EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Federica Mogherini hosted last evening dinner for the prime ministers from the Western Balkan in Brussels to discuss the situation in the region and continuation of European integration in 2018, Danas daily reported.
Referring to the statement from Brussels, Danas reported that all prime ministers expressed full commitment and readiness to continue the road to the EU.
“As clearly confirmed this year, next year will provide a unique opportunity for the region to make irreversible steps forward in its European integration, provided that the utmost priority is given to the necessary reforms, in particular on rule of law, justice and fundamental rights,” the press statement said.
According to the statement, with a renewed dynamic in the EU’s enlargement policy and a chance to make important progress throughout the region, the High Representative underlined the need for all Western Balkans partners to accelerate essential reforms to deliver on their citizens’ expectations and take concrete steps towards EU integration.
The participants underlined their deep determination in cooperation and good neighbourly relations and in promoting regional understanding. In this context, the importance of the ongoing dialogue between Presidents Hashim Thaci and Aleksandar Vucic to advance the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo was highlighted, Danas reported.
