Serbia as a regional leader

Serbia as a regional leader

However, he added that Serbia first must fulfill its obligations to the Hague Tribunal in order to realize its potential.

“If it overcomes all these hardships, I am convinced that Serbia will have an important role in the region because of its geopolitical position, size, and the fact that Belgrade is one of the major metropolises in the region.” Busek said.

He also said that regional cooperation will be a prerequisite and instrument for the further European integration of Southeast Europe, but that it cannot be a substitute for joining the European Union.