The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Maja Gojkovic participated at Summit of Western Balkans Parliament Speakers and the European Parliament in Brussels on 28th January.

At the summit dedicated to the strengthening of the parliamentary dimension of the enlargement process and empowerment of the parliaments in the region, Gojkovic said that Serbia remains committed to EU accession and fully supports the enlargement policy. She underlined that the region’s clear future prospects of European integration are vital and the EU has to reaffirm its standing as a community of values through the enlargement process and strengthening of democratic institutions.

The Serbian Assembly Speaker said that the parliament plays a key role in the accession talks by harmonizing the national legislation with the EU acquis and taking active part in the adoption of negotiating positions as well as by helping the general public become better acquainted with the EU structures and processes.

The summit was concluded with the adoption of the Joint Declaration of the Western Balkans’ parliament speakers, reaffirming the parliaments’ key role in the promotion of the EU reform agenda and fulfilment of the Western Balkans’ European aspirations.