If we reach solution with Pristina, we expect Berlin's support - Vucic meets with Beyer

Foto: Tanjug/Sava Radovanović

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic met today with Bundestag MP Peter Beyer to discuss relations between the two countries, economic cooperation, the situation in the region and European integration of Serbia, the Office for Cooperation with the Media of the President of the Republic announced.

The interlocutors concluded that Germany is one of the most important economic partners of Serbia, as well as one of the largest investors in the Serbian economy.

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"We are interested in further improving economic cooperation, through continually growing trade and making use of investment potentials. The fact that German businessmen in Serbia are by and large satisfied with their business is encouraging," President Vucic stressed, adding that about 400 companies with German capital are doing business in our country, employing approximately 60,000 workers.

Photo: Tanjug/Sava Radovanović

"We hope that this year economic cooperation will continue with the same intensity, and that new German investments in Serbia will be realized," concluded President Vucic.

He stressed that bilateral relations between Serbia and Germany are very good, with mutual efforts to improve and further develop them.

Political dialogue is characterized by developed cooperation in all areas and by very intense contacts, including frequent visits at the high and highest levels.

"We highly appreciate the continued support in the European integration process and expect Germany to continue to influence our reform efforts being adequately valued in the EU. The government of the Republic of Serbia is fully committed to implementing medium and long-term reforms. As we have done so far, we are focusing our efforts on Chapters 23 and 24, which are the most demanding," said President Vucic.

Photo: Tanjug/Sava Radovanović

Peter Beyer stressed that there is no future of the European Union without the integration of the Western Balkans.

"Germany's interest is a stable and economically strong region," Beyer added.

During the meeting, President Vucic emphasized that Serbia is fully committed to normalizing relations with Pristina in order to reach a compromise solution acceptable to both sides.

"We expect that such a solution, if achieved, will receive the support of Germany, the European Union and the wider international community," President Vucic said, according to a statement.

 

 

 

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Predsednik Republike Srbije Aleksandar Vučić sastao se danas sa poslanikom Bundestaga Peterom Bajerom, sa kojim je razgovarao o odnosima dveju zemalja, ekonomskoj saradnji, situaciji u regionu i evropskim integracijama Srbije. Sagovornici su konstatovali da je Nemačka jedan od najznačajnijih ekonomskih partnera Srbije, kao i jedan od najvećih investitora u srpsku privredu.A post shared by Aleksandar Vučić (@buducnostsrbijeav) on Sep 2, 2019 at 3:23am PDT

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