One of Kosovo's friendly states model for Serbia, Brnabic says

I've come to politics in order to do something good for my country and its citizens, the Sutsche Welle” reported.

I agreed to become government prime minister after working in the private sector for many years, because I want Serbia to become a successful state with a strong society and individuals responsible.

Thanks to sweeping and successful economic reforms initiated by the previous government, we have set the necessary conditions to initiate a comprehensive public administration reform. We're targeting a modern and efficient state that will serve its citizens.

Like the president of the republic, the government of Serbia and I want to strengthen society, state and economy in order to rise in this century.

I have a vision of a modern society based on a system of better education and a system of values, where knowledge and competence are very important. We need to redefine everything that has been done over the past few years, and the first and most important step is digitization.

Support From Germany

My main ideas here are development, innovation, efficient management, respect for human rights and minority rights, as well as the values of a modern society as seen in the EU and Germany above all.

Given the quality of relations we have built in recent years, I am convinced that Serbia can count on supporting friends in the EU and Germany in implementing reforms, improving relations in the region, and on the path to EU membership.

For many people in Serbia, Germany is an example of an ideal state, not only economically but also socially. Serbia and Germany have a long tradition of economic and cultural relations, and our political relations continue to develop further. This was demonstrated by my predecessor Aleksandar Vucic's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Merkel showed political strength and vision when she spoke of changes each state must implement if it wants to create future prospects for its citizens.

Close Diplomatic Relations

It is very satisfying that Germany has been one of Serbia's biggest investors and business partners for years. The significant increase in the mutual volume of trade over the past 15 years and our exports to Germany is encouraging.

Hundreds of thousands of Serbian citizens live in Germany, which is very important when it comes to good relations between our two countries. It is also encouraging that we are able to talk openly about outstanding issues from the past.

This has led to this year's inauguration of a memorial in Serbia for Germans who were killed or expelled at the end of World War II.

We will soon sign a government-level agreement on co-operation in the cultural sector and on the establishment of a German school in Belgrade. In this context I am especially pleased that Germanophone literature is the focus of this year's Belgrade Book Fair.

I am fully convinced that EU membership for Western Balkan states is in Europe's interest. We share the same values, same culture and civilization. Germany is one of the most important partners for Serbia and the Western Balkans, so it is very good that Berlin is playing an active role in strengthening regional co-operation. We need other EU member states to follow this example./Periscopi/