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Serbia on top of EU accession list: EU Commissioner

Xinhua, September 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

European Union(EU) stays dedicated to the process of enlargement with Serbia on the top of its list of candidates, a visiting EU commissioner said here on Saturday.

Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn started his visit in Serbia on Friday. He met with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic here on Saturday.

EU "is determined to progress towards the goal of Serbia's membership in the European Union" in order to achieve prosperity and make the country attractive for investors, Hahn announced at a press conference with Vucic.

"After the Brexit, there were certain doubts about the enlargement of the EU to the western Balkans, but European leaders at the summit in Paris expressed dedication when it comes to enlargement, with Serbia on the top of that list," Hahn said.

He stressed "there is support and determination within EU to make Serbia part of the European family".

Vucic said he and Hahn discussed Serbia's responsibility on its EU accession path as well as regional cooperation and economic progress.

Obtaining membership in EU is Serbia's strategic goal, said Vucic, adding his country will also "know how to preserve its national and state interests" in achieving it.

Vucic said Serbia economically depends on the EU as the bloc is the country's most important partner in trade and investments. He also said Serbia will act responsibly when it comes to the stability of the whole region. Enditem