Serbia to Fast-Track EU Reforms in Coming Weeks, Minister Says
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Serbia aims to accelerate EU accession reforms in the coming weeks.
- Foreign Minister Marko Djuric met with his Belgian counterpart to discuss reforms and bilateral ties.
- Key cooperation sectors include agriculture, IT, energy, and metallurgy, with bilateral trade valued at 1.5 billion euros.
Serbia is signaling a renewed commitment to its European future, with Foreign Minister Marko Djuric announcing an accelerated reform agenda aimed at fast-tracking EU accession. In a meeting with his Belgian counterpart, Maxime Prevot, Djuric emphasized Serbia's intention to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate tangible progress through concrete actions.
The discussions highlighted the strategic importance of Belgium as a partner, with bilateral trade reaching an impressive 1.5 billion euros last year. The identification of key sectors for enhanced cooperationโagriculture, environmental protection, IT, energy, and metallurgyโpoints towards a deepening economic relationship that benefits both nations.
Beyond rhetoric, we want to deliver more through our actions, both for our citizens and regarding our activities within the reform agenda.
Minister Djuric also took the opportunity to brief his Belgian colleague on the complex situation in Kosovo, underscoring the geopolitical dimensions of Serbia's EU aspirations. This engagement reflects Serbia's proactive approach in addressing regional challenges while pursuing its integration goals, seeking to ensure its efforts are recognized and valued in Brussels.
And to implement the necessary changes to the legislative process in the days and weeks ahead to lay the groundwork for accelerating Serbia's EU accession.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.