Berlin: conference on West Balkans – boost to reforms (IRS)
The participants in the conference on the West Balkans that was held yesterday in Berlin have assessed that the gathering represents a boost for all the regional countries to make concrete steps in the process of reforms and reconciliation, i.e. in solving all bilateral problems. The conclusions from the conference, which gathered the highest officials from the West Balkans, as well as those from Germany, Austria and the European Commission, emphasize the need for the regional economic cooperation and laying foundations for the sustainable economic growth. It was especially stressed that Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and representatives of the interim Kosovo institutions has confirmed the commitment to the further normalization of the relations between Belgrade and Pristina. The participants have also agreed to have annual meetings over the next four years.