Ambassador of Serbia to the EU Duško Lopandic took part in TV shows “Ici l’Europe” and “Talking Europe” dedicated to the migratory crisis - Western Balkan route which were broadcasted on France 24 on 5th of December 2015 in English, and 12th of December in French.

Guests of the TV shows were: Alojz Peterle, (Slovenian MEP, EPP), Monika Hohlmeier, German MEP, European People’s Party, Suela Janina, Albanian Ambassador to the EU.

Ambassador Lopandic said that Serbia has insisted on the unique approach in resolving this problem. He added that Serbia has applied international standards in this process, respected human rights of the migrants and provided them with temporary shelter bearing in mind that the majority of them wouldn’t like to stay longer in Serbia. He underlined that Serbia would not build the fence to the neighbors or undertake any uncoordinated steps.

Ambassador added that communication among the countries affected by the crisis is much better after the mechanism of regular communication and exchange of information has been established, following Leader’s meeting, which took place in Brussels on the initiative of the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Junker and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. He stressed that Serbia was ready to provide a shelter to certain number of refugees, but added that our accommodation capacity is limited.

Please find below links for participation of Ambassador Lopandic in mentioned TV shows:

http://www.france24.com/en/20151205-talking-europe-balkans-route-economic-migrants-refugees

http://www.france24.com/fr/20151212-route-balkans-europe-migrants-refugies-accueil-ue