First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dačićmet European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations on 24 April 2017 in Brussels. On this occasion, Minister Dačić and Commissioner Hahn discussed the European integration of the Republic of Serbia, regional stability and other questions.

Minister Dačić emphasized that the membership in the EU is one of the most important prioritiesof Serbian foreign policy, that Serbia remains devoted to regional cooperation and good neighborly relations. In this context, Minister Dačić emphasized in particular the importance of Berlin Process and the activities which are being implemented with the aim to increase Western Balkans connectivity. The Minister reminded that Serbia has a constructive role in the preservation of regional stability, despite all the challenges it is facing in this regard. As it concerns the process of accession of Serbia to the EU, Minister Dačić expressed expectations that the pace of negotiations will accelerate in the following period.

Commissioner Hahn emphasized that Serbia remains the most stable country in the Western Balkans and commended its constructive approach towards coping with negative rhetoric that might endanger the stability of the region. The Commissioner expressed hope that Serbia will continue the implementation of the reforms and opening of new negotiating chapters.