Belgrade/Brussels, 24 May 2017 – Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic met in Brussels with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini to discuss the European perspective of Serbia and the Western Balkans, the situation in the region and the future of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.

Mogherini said that with tonight's gathering of Western Balkan leaders she wants to emphasize that the doors of the EU are open for this region and to encourage regional cooperation with the aim of preserving stability and faster economic progress of all.

She praised the economic reforms of Serbia and its progress on the European path, as well as the constructive role of Prime Minister Vucic in preserving regional stability.

Prime Minister Vucic underlined the importance of cooperation in the region and said that Serbia will continue with such a responsible regional policy.

At the same time, he expressed concern for the future of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina in the view of the development of the political situation in the southern Serbian province and statements of Kosovo Albanians.