"Hardd work on Serbia's EU integration path continued" in the wake of Monday's opening of Chapters 23 and 24 in the country's accession talks.

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and EU foreign policy and security chief Federica Mogherini made this conclusion on Tuesday, as they met in Brussels.

The meeting addressed Chapter 35 on the continuation of the dialogue with Pristina and its format, "as well as ways to produce a better result that would mean stability in that part of the Balkans," Vucic said after the meeting.

"But without putting neither Belgrade nor Pristina in a difficult situation, because having any new conflicts or political or any other disputes is what we need the least," Vucic told reporters.

Vucic said they had also discussed ways to further strengthen the region economically by bringing in foreign investments.

"It is significant to encourage even more investors to come because growth is something that best heals all political wounds and cures problems. Better living standards for the people are the priority interest," Vucic said.

Serbia's European path and bilateral relations with the EU were also discussed, Vucic said.

"I expect hard work in August and concrete results," Vucic said.

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