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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Continuation of further harmonisation of Serbia with EU visa policy

Belgrade, 16 March 2023

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic met today with European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.

On this occasion, Dacic presented numerous steps taken by the Republic of Serbia on the further alignment with the EU visa regime.

He emphasised that steps have already been taken in that direction by introducing a visa regime for certain third countries whose citizens abused the visa-free regime with Serbia, and then went to the EU irregularly.

The First Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that the Republic of Serbia is a reliable partner in the matter of migration and highlighted our readiness to continue cooperating closely with the EU in this area.

Also, Dacic stated that we want to be part of the EU's common policy in the part that concerns visa policy, migration, security and the rule of law.

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson thanked Serbia for its quick reaction in the matter of harmonising the visa policy of our country with the EU visa policy, which led to a significant reduction in irregular migration in the EU.

Also, Johansson thanked Serbia for its commitment in solving these issues and cooperation, and pointed out that she expects continued harmonisation with EU visa policy.

She emphasised that the European Union is committed to strengthening the partnership with Serbia, especially in the field of migration and visa policy.

In this regard, Johansson proposed cooperation and offered EU assistance and expertise in the field of returning irregular migrants to their countries of origin, according to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.