Serbia: Ashton to Nikolic, strong gov't is needed for reform

Important to continue talks with Pristina for EU integration

21 May, 19:49

(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, MAY 21 - Congratulations to the new Serb President, but also to the outgoing one for his work achieved with regards to EU integration and regional reconciliation. This is how Catherine Ashton, High Representative for the European Union's Foreign Policy, began her message to Tomislav Nikolic after his election to guide Serbia.

Ashton warns that ''Serbia needs a strong government and parliamentary majority in order to fulfil the economic progress which the country requires, and the European integration to which they aspire. None of the two will be possible without difficult reforms and political courage''.

According to the High Representative for the European Union's Foreign Policy, Serbia will manage to reach their goal ''only through a successful internal coalition and through good ties with their neighbours''. After the election of a conservative nationalist President, Ashton remembers of the importance of relations with Kosovo. ''The continued dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade remains very important'' Ashton said, should Serbia aspire to make its entry into the EU. (ANSAmed).

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