The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, had a meeting with Western Balkans leaders at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly underway in New York.
“In view of the clear European Union perspective the Western Balkans has, the High Representative and the representatives from the region reviewed substantial progress achieved and looked at the tasks ahead. They expressed support for the opening of the EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, underlining this decision is crucial not just for both countries concerned, but for the whole region and for the EU. They all supported the continuation of the Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue and the early conclusion of a legally binding agreement on full normalisation of relations,” a statement issued by the EU reads.
Western Balkans leaders on their part confirmed strong commitment to the EU perspective, stressing that the work on reforms continues as are the regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations.
