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EU membership is a strategic issue for Serbia

Belgrade/Madrid, 10 October 2011

Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said in an interview with Spanish daily ABC that unilateral actions are not a way to solve problems and they cannot lead to sustainable solutions, and also expressed gratitude to Spain for having not recognised the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo.

File photo of Mirko Cvetkovic

Author: Tanjug

Cvetkovic said that during his visit to Spain he conveyed Serbia’s appreciation to Spain on its position, adding that the Serbian government is committed to reconciliation in the Balkans and finding solutions that would be acceptable to all.

I believe that unilateralism is not the way to solve problems, especially in the Balkans, with such a mixture of different nations. In such a diverse environment unilateral actions will never lead to sustainable solutions, and problems will occur sooner or later, he concluded.

Regarding the issue of Kosovo, Cvetkovic said that Serbia is ready for an agreement and reconciliation with the Albanians, who, however, so far applied only unilateral actions, and stressed that Serbia is committed to achieving a solution through negotiations, without double standards.

He stressed that Serbia's entry into the EU is a strategic issue and the best possible option for Serbia.

He expressed hope that the European Commission in the report of 12 October will positively evaluate the reforms conducted in Serbia.

Cvetkovic said that there is no doubt related to it, regardless of the severe crisis in the euro zone.

Now we are trying to overcome the serious crisis which began with problems in the financial sector in the United States, said Cvetkovic, noting that these are normal ups and downs in the economy.

Our goal of EU integration is not a short-term one, stressed the Serbian Prime Minister.

Speaking about relations between Spain and Serbia, Cvetkovic said that political relations are much better than economic relations, and added that the aim of his visit to Spain was to show that the time has come for a lucrative investment in Serbia.