Serbia remains committed to EU path, PM tells MEPs

Serbia remains committed to EU path, PM tells MEPs

During a meeting with members of the European Parliament, Vucic pointed out that Serbia remains fully committed to meeting its foreign policy priority, and that is a full membership in the EU.

He informed his interlocutors about the reforms implemented by the government of Serbia in order to improve the economy and society, all in accordance with the wish for Serbia to become an organized and successful country.

Vice Chairwoman of the EPP Group Sandra Kalniete said that she is very optimistic about Serbia’s progress and added that she and her colleagues are impressed by successful preparations for opening of the negotiation chapters.

Kalniete pointed to the important role of Serbia in the Berlin process, launched by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the aim of maintaining stability and progress of the Western Balkans.

She also praised the way in which Serbia is addressing the migrant crisis.

President of the Parliamentary Group for Serbia in the European Parliament Eduard Kukan commended the cooperation with Serbia and highlighted the role of Prime Minister Vucic and the Serbian government in maintaining regional stability, as well as its progress on the European path.

Speaking about the opening of the first negotiation chapters, Kukan underlined that Serbia must be given recognition for its achievements so far.