“No open issues between Serbia and Slovenia”

LJUBLJANA Serbian and Slovenian Prime Ministers Ivica Dacic and Janez Jansa agreed on Wednesday that relations between the two countries were at a very high level. They added that Serbia and Slovenia did not have any open issues between them. “No open issues between Serbia and Slovenia” Dacic and Jansa agreed that the two governments would hold a summit every year at which debatable issues should be discussed in order to promote cooperation between the two countries. The two prime ministers welcomed the signing of the Agreement on police cooperation, adding that this cooperation has already been excellent, especially in terms of the fight against organized crime, which was obvious during a joint operation dubbed Balkan Warrior. Dacic was welcomed by Jansa in front of the Slovenian government headquarters. This is the first official meeting between Serbia and Slovenia’s prime ministers since the two countries became independent. The prime ministers pointed out at the joint press conference that the economic cooperation between the two countries was also very good. Jansa said he had visited Russia on Tuesday, where he had been told that this country's cooperation with Serbia was very important, which is why both Jansa and Dacic concluded that joint appearance on third markets was a remarkable chance in the future relations between Serbia and Slovenia in terms of the economy. The prime ministers also believe that other markets, on which Serbia and Slovenia used to be present and which would be revived after many decades, are another good opportunity. Jansa pointed out that around 1,300 Slovenian companies were operating in Serbia. One of the few issues which have not been fully resolved is the succession issue in relation to the property of the former Yugoslavia, which will also be discussed at the future summits between the two governments, but the Slovenian prime minister stressed that many procedures could be accelerated now. Jansa also said that Slovenia would always advocate that Serbia got a date for the beginning of EU accession talks as soon as possible, for which, as Dacic put it, Serbia was very grateful. “ A prompt definition of the date of talks bears exceptional importance for Serbia, Slovenia and the EU and the key factor of stabilization of the entire region,” the Slovenian prime minister said. He noted that Slovenia was willing to offer all possible technical assistance to appropriate services in the Serbian government bodies in the EU integration process and this was their contribution to the wish for Serbia to get there as soon as possible. “The two countries' cooperation is excellent and on this basis we can carry out steps aimed at improvement of the two countries' prosperity,” Jansa underscored. The Serbian prime minister noted that many Slovenian companies were operating in Serbia and that Serbian companies also ranked well in Slovenia and noted that it could be considerable progress for joint presentation on third markets. "Political relations are also on a high level and Serbia has a high opinion of Slovenia on its EU path, we share no open issues and I am willing to discuss succession and economic problems companies in Serbia are facing so as to find solutions to the issues," Dacic stressed. “These issues should not be turned into political problems and should instead be resolved, which is why we decided to stage a summit of the two governments every year where all these issues would be resolved or at least opened,” he noted. The Serbian PM added that he had invited the Slovenian interior minister to visit Serbia. When asked to comment on the joint participation in the construction of the South Stream pipeline, the two prime ministers pointed out that this was an important project for both countries but that it was also significant for this part of Europe and it would create jobs for many companies. Dacic announced that he expected both prime ministers to attend the signing ceremony in Moscow regarding the initiation of both projects. Dacic and Slovenian Interior Minister Vinko Gorenjak signed an agreement on police cooperation between the two countries earlier today. In the afternoon, Dacic will visit the Serbian Orthodox church and meet with the Serb community. Later on, the Serbian prime minister will tour the headquarters of the Serbian company Comtrade. On Thursday, November 15, the Serbian PM will have a working breakfast with representatives of Slovenian companies doing business in Serbia, and then visit the company Gorenje. According to the website of the Slovenian prime minister, Dacic's talks in Slovenia will focus on strengthening bilateral political and economic cooperation, Serbia's European path, multilateral cooperation and cooperation in the region. Ivica Dacic and Janez Jansa (Tanjug) Tanjug

“No open issues between Serbia and Slovenia”

Dačić and Janša agreed that the two governments would hold a summit every year at which debatable issues should be discussed in order to promote cooperation between the two countries.

The two prime ministers welcomed the signing of the Agreement on police cooperation, adding that this cooperation has already been excellent, especially in terms of the fight against organized crime, which was obvious during a joint operation dubbed Balkan Warrior.

Dačić was welcomed by Janša in front of the Slovenian government headquarters.

This is the first official meeting between Serbia and Slovenia’s prime ministers since the two countries became independent.

The prime ministers pointed out at the joint press conference that the economic cooperation between the two countries was also very good.

Janša said he had visited Russia on Tuesday, where he had been told that this country's cooperation with Serbia was very important, which is why both Janša and Dačić concluded that joint appearance on third markets was a remarkable chance in the future relations between Serbia and Slovenia in terms of the economy.

The prime ministers also believe that other markets, on which Serbia and Slovenia used to be present and which would be revived after many decades, are another good opportunity.

Janša pointed out that around 1,300 Slovenian companies were operating in Serbia.

One of the few issues which have not been fully resolved is the succession issue in relation to the property of the former Yugoslavia, which will also be discussed at the future summits between the two governments, but the Slovenian prime minister stressed that many procedures could be accelerated now.

Janša also said that Slovenia would always advocate that Serbia got a date for the beginning of EU accession talks as soon as possible, for which, as Dačić put it, Serbia was very grateful.

“ A prompt definition of the date of talks bears exceptional importance for Serbia, Slovenia and the EU and the key factor of stabilization of the entire region,” the Slovenian prime minister said.

He noted that Slovenia was willing to offer all possible technical assistance to appropriate services in the Serbian government bodies in the EU integration process and this was their contribution to the wish for Serbia to get there as soon as possible.

“The two countries' cooperation is excellent and on this basis we can carry out steps aimed at improvement of the two countries' prosperity,” Janša underscored.

The Serbian prime minister noted that many Slovenian companies were operating in Serbia and that Serbian companies also ranked well in Slovenia and noted that it could be considerable progress for joint presentation on third markets.

"Political relations are also on a high level and Serbia has a high opinion of Slovenia on its EU path, we share no open issues and I am willing to discuss succession and economic problems companies in Serbia are facing so as to find solutions to the issues," Dačić stressed.

“These issues should not be turned into political problems and should instead be resolved, which is why we decided to stage a summit of the two governments every year where all these issues would be resolved or at least opened,” he noted.

The Serbian PM added that he had invited the Slovenian interior minister to visit Serbia.

When asked to comment on the joint participation in the construction of the South Stream pipeline, the two prime ministers pointed out that this was an important project for both countries but that it was also significant for this part of Europe and it would create jobs for many companies.

Dačić announced that he expected both prime ministers to attend the signing ceremony in Moscow regarding the initiation of both projects.

Dačić and Slovenian Interior Minister Vinko Gorenjak signed an agreement on police cooperation between the two countries earlier today.

In the afternoon, Dačić will visit the Serbian Orthodox church and meet with the Serb community.

Later on, the Serbian prime minister will tour the headquarters of the Serbian company Comtrade.

On Thursday, November 15, the Serbian PM will have a working breakfast with representatives of Slovenian companies doing business in Serbia, and then visit the company Gorenje.

According to the website of the Slovenian prime minister, Dačić's talks in Slovenia will focus on strengthening bilateral political and economic cooperation, Serbia's European path, multilateral cooperation and cooperation in the region.