The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it has regretfully received the announcement of the intention of the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden to redirect part of the development assistance intended for Serbia, citing alleged problems in the areas of the rule of law, media freedom and the fight against corruption.
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Assessments of Serbia’s reform efforts should be based on realistic indicators
Belgrade,
3 November 2025
The statement states that such positions, if official, do not reflect the real situation or the spirit of partnership that has existed between our two countries for years.
Serbia is a sovereign state that implements its reforms in accordance with the Constitution, laws and European obligations, but not under pressure, conditionality or political labels.
Our country fully respects the right of every state to independently determine its priorities, but at the same time expects that assessments of institutional processes be based on objective and verifiable facts.
In the previous period, measurable progress was achieved in numerous areas that directly affect the daily lives of citizens, and therefore we expect that any assessment of reform efforts will be based on realistic indicators, and not on political narratives or media interpretations.
The Republic of Serbia remains open to cooperation with all partners who build their relationship on mutual respect and equality, but will always resolutely reject approaches that imply lecturing, conditioning or attempts at internal political influence.
At the same time, Serbia continues its European path as a state that expects respect and that makes its decisions independently, in the interest of its citizens and the stability of the region, the statement added.
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