Accession to the European Union is one of the strongest drivers of economic development, which is why all Western Balkan countries have an interest in pursuing this path, with a greater presence of the EU and a responsible attitude towards the region, and mutual trust and understanding, said Chief Negotiator Aleksandar Drljević at a conference in Stockholm.
He took part in a ministerial conference on the Western Balkans in Stockholm, which gathered representatives of the European Commission and ministers of foreign affairs and European integration of the Western Balkan countries.
“Accession to the EU has proven to be one of the strongest drivers of economic development, stability and peace, and we therefore all share the interest in continuing this process. Investing in the stability and prosperity of the region is, in fact, an investment in the security and the future of the EU and Europe as a whole. On the other hand, the citizens of the countries of the Western Balkans have higher expectations than the EU. They expect the Union to be even more present in our region, as an internationally recognised actor and donor, with even greater attention to this part of the continent, as well as to encourage further reforms, taking into account progress and results achieved,” Chief Negotiator Drljević underscored.
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