President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met in Munich with the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, on the margins of the 62nd Munich Security Conference.
They discussed key steps on Serbia's European path, the dynamics of the accession negotiations and reforms Serbia is undertaking to further reinforce the rule of law, institutions and the country's economic stability.
"The Commissioner clearly set out her objections to the new package of judicial laws. Our goal remains for the citizens of Serbia to feel the benefits of European integration as soon as possible through a better standard of living, increased investment and greater legal certainty. We will continue to work towards this in a dedicated and serious manner," President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić stated in a post on his official social media accounts.
In a statement to journalists, the President said that Serbia would await the opinion of the Venice Commission and act accordingly, but that Serbia would not jeopardise its national interests. He described the meeting as "polite and serious" and emphasised that they had also discussed other issues that the two sides need to address.
Marta Kos reiterated the same message, adding that the European Union could withhold funds from the €1.6 billion package of loans and grants for Serbia after Belgrade adopted the laws which, she said, "undermine confidence" in its commitment to the rule of law.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), held in Germany, brought together more than 1,000 participants from over 115 countries, including 60 heads of state and government, 100 foreign ministers, and representatives of major international organisations, including the leaders of the EU, NATO, ASEAN, the OSCE, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization and numerous UN agencies.
Among the participants was President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, who earlier in the day also met with a delegation of United States senators led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák, as well as with Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul and many other European statesmen.
(EUpravo zato)
