Ambassador Ana Hrustanović had a brief discussion with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta Carmelo Abela at the celebration on the occasion of finalization of Maltese EU Presidency, which was held on 30 June 2017 in Brussels City Hall.  

Ambassador Hrustanović expressed her gratitude for extensive support and efforts invested by Malta during its EU Presidency towards achieving progress in Serbia’s EU accession negotiations. She emphasized that four chapters were opened during Maltese EU Presidency and that we aspire to accelerate the pace of negotiations.

Minister Abela expressed strong support to the process of European integration of Serbia.  Ambassador Hrustanović said that the circumstances during Maltese EU Presidency were not favorable, but she pointed out that the EU, being currently left by one very important member state, should demonstrate its strength by supporting enlargement as one of the most successful EU policies.

Minister Abela emphasized that Malta remains a great supporter of enlargement. He also stated that Serbian community in Malta is very well integrated.