Spain's minister refers to Kosovo as <x0 potential”

Our “meeting focused on the Western Balkan countries' accession to the European Union. This is a priority for Croatia and also a priority for Spain, and also a geopolitical priority for the EU,”, Gónzalez Laya said at a press conference after the meeting in Madrid.

“We have considered our positions, which are quite similar, regarding the need to advance the accession of Albania and Northern Macedonia to open formal intergovernmental talks with them. The process should now be launched after the two countries have met the criteria set by the EU, “added Laya.

She believes EU enlargement would contribute to the political stability and economic progress of these countries, and thus to the EU's interest.

While Croatian Minister Grliq-Radman said Croatia supports the adoption of the negotiating draft and organising intergovernmental conferences with northern Macedonia and Albania.

Croatia is the last country to join the 27-nation union in 2013 and during its six-month presidency last year, it cited EU enlargement with surrounding countries as a priority.

Spain, a member since 1986, has supported EU enlargement, though in the current circumstances of the coronary pandemic, illegal migration and Brex is completely unknown when the union can wait for someone.

“When it comes to the Western Balkans, I noted Croatia's support for the importance of reforms in those countries. This is especially important for BiH, where the concept of the three constituent peoples is important, which is essential for the country's functionality, stability and the road to the EU”, Grliq-Radman said.

“is essential to eliminate discrimination in the election process and this can be achieved through changes to the election law,” he added.

The two ministers also discussed by promoting negotiations between Pristina and Belgrade, “so that Serbia, Montenegro and the territory of Kosovo can join the European associations”, the Spanish minister said, broadcast Hina.

Spain is one of five EU nations that do not recognise Kosovo's independence from Serbia, but supports dialogue.