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Government strives to ensure continuation of talks with EU
Belgrade,
20 February 2006
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Miroljub Labus met today with Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot to discuss the current political and economic situation in Serbia in light of the talks with the EU.
Bernard Bot, left, and Miroljub Labus
Regarding the technical talks, Labus pointed out that the EU has positively assessed the Serbian negotiating team and added that the Serbian government is undertaking huge efforts to ensure continuation of these talks.
Speaking of the economic progress, Labus briefed his collocutors on the conclusion of Serbia's arrangement with the IMF and the write-off of the country's $700 million debt towards the Paris Club of Creditors. He added that talks on a new arrangement will begin in May.
As for the upcoming referendum in Montenegro, Labus said it will bear no influence on Serbia's current investment climate because the republics have separate economic systems. However, he said it is important to find out Montenegro's political viewpoint as soon as possible so as to come to a technical solution for any ensuing situations.
Bot stressed it is necessary that Serbia fulfils certain conditions for EU accession, which apart form cooperation with the Hague Tribunal includes reforms in many sectors, especially in the judiciary.
The participants concluded that the business climate in Serbia has considerably improved and that there are huge opportunities for direct investment. They also agreed that apart from implementing reforms, it is necessary to secure political stability in Serbia.
Labus thanked the Dutch government for their support of Serbia's EU integration and for promoting foreign investment in Serbia.
Speaking of the economic progress, Labus briefed his collocutors on the conclusion of Serbia's arrangement with the IMF and the write-off of the country's $700 million debt towards the Paris Club of Creditors. He added that talks on a new arrangement will begin in May.
As for the upcoming referendum in Montenegro, Labus said it will bear no influence on Serbia's current investment climate because the republics have separate economic systems. However, he said it is important to find out Montenegro's political viewpoint as soon as possible so as to come to a technical solution for any ensuing situations.
Bot stressed it is necessary that Serbia fulfils certain conditions for EU accession, which apart form cooperation with the Hague Tribunal includes reforms in many sectors, especially in the judiciary.
The participants concluded that the business climate in Serbia has considerably improved and that there are huge opportunities for direct investment. They also agreed that apart from implementing reforms, it is necessary to secure political stability in Serbia.
Labus thanked the Dutch government for their support of Serbia's EU integration and for promoting foreign investment in Serbia.
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