Vuciq sets lunch for EU representatives, talks about tax and dialogue

Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vuciq, has made lunch for European Union representatives today and to thank them on Serbia's European path.

But at this meeting, reports B92, he has not left out the Kosovo tax on Serbian products, worth 100 percent.

Vuciq gathered diplomats and ambassadors of European member states in Belgrade.

According to his statements issued before journalists, the meeting has lasted more than two hours to discuss what Serbia must do on its European path”.

There are two things. After Pristina's anti-civil tax on Serbian products, I have refused to continue the dialogue in Brussels,” has said, adding further that “despite the fact that this is not politically correct, also unfair to our citizens, in my readiness to continue the dialogue after the tax is lifted. You know I'm optimistic and I know that a lot of energy is needed to solve this problem”, he said.

The second issue, according to him, discussed with representatives of the European Union, is empowering rule of law in Serbia and fighting corruption.

The meeting with EU representatives is held the same week when Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Serbia. But Vuciq has denied that this is planned.

EU Delegation to Serbia chief Sem Fabrizi spoke to reporters after the meeting, to say the date has been agreed since last “ ”. / Translate: Periscope