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(4 years ago)The European Union has reminded the Western Balkan countries that adopting their positions with EU decisions in foreign politics and security is the central element in their European journey. So said in a communique issued by European authorities, following an informal meeting that European top diplomat Josep Borrell [...]
So said in a communiqué issued by European authorities, following an informal meeting that European top diplomat Josep Borrell carried out with top Western Balkan officials.
In this communiqué it has been said that the meeting has been an opportunity to exchange thoughts about challenges in the region and the European future of the region.
“Fokus at Wednesday's meeting on May 11th was the global and regional impact of the illegal and unprotested war against Ukraine and its people, and how the EU and partners from the Western Balkans can jointly address the damage and consequences of this war, both in food and energy prices and in regional and global stability”, this communique is said.
High representative Borrell has welcomed the full support of partners from the Western Balkans in the UN General Assembly for resolutions concerning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The high representative has announced the EU's response to Ukraine's support, including the reserve measures aimed at limiting the Kremlin's capacity to finance the war. He has reiterated the importance of adapting to foreign and security policy, as the central element on the European path” is further said in the communiqué, adding that the “liders have confirmed their strategic commitment to EU integration and regional co-operation”.
So far, Serbia is the only Western Balkan country that has not backed the European Union's sanctions on Russia.
The EU has warned that discussions with Western Balkan countries will continue next week at the level of foreign ministers.
Kosovo's Foreign and Diaspore Minister Donika Grovalla, Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vuciq, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic, Northern Macedonia Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski, and member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency, Milorad Dodik.
Kosovo is represented at this informal dinner with top diplomat Grovalla, as Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti are on a visit to the United States.
