The Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Ana Brnabic stressed in today’s discussion with the Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Sem Fabrizi and Ambassadors of the EU member states, that there is a political will and firm preparedness of the Serbian Government to intensify the reforms on Serbia’s EU path, which was the most important foreign affairs priority of the country.
The meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation and Ambassadors of the EU member states was also attended by the Minister of European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic.
The Prime Minister informed the Ambassadors of the EU member states that Serbia will continue working on implementation of the reforms in the area of rule of law and judicial reform, in the best interest of the society and citizens of Serbia. She said that efficiency and transparency of the judicial system is the basic foundation of a democratic society Serbia was striving for and this Government’s uncompromising goal.
Regarding following activities, Brnabic said that an action plan for the Media Strategy would be adopted soon, and that the Government remained dedicated to improving the dialogue with media and journalist associations. Participants of the meeting also stressed the importance of having a ministry dedicated to social dialogue established, as well as its importance for improvement of dialogue of all actors in the society.
The Prime Minister Brnabic said that Serbia had accepted the new EU methodology, and that she was expecting a positive signal by the Union in the upcoming period and opening of new chapters Serbia was fully prepared for.
The Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia and Ambassadors of EU Member States welcomed the formation of the new government and its clear commitment to expedite Serbia’s path to the EU, including through reforms particularly in the rule of law area. They encouraged to implement these reforms building upon the recommendations of the European Commission Annual Report on Serbia.
They also reiterated their full solidarity with Serbia and its people during the pandemics. Team Europe – the EU, its Member States and Financial institutions like EIB – will continue to stand by Serbia in this difficult moment.
Head of the EU Delegation Sem Fabrizi also expressed appreciation for Serbia’s dedicated efforts to maintain stability of its economy in the difficult conditions of the epidemic. Fabrizi pointed out that the European Union will continue to financially support Serbia and the region through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, as well as the Economic and Investment plan for the Western Balkans. This support, as Fabrizi explained, is particularly important for preservation of economy and business activities during the pandemic and boost the long-term recovery. The commitment to deepen regional economic integration and the creation of a common regional market and the Green agenda were also noted positively.
The Prime Minister, the Head of the EU Delegation and the Ambassadors of the EU Member States agreed to continue to remain in close contact and to meet regularly.
