Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, theme of Von der Leeyen meeting with Vuciqi

In Belgrade, it has been hosted by Serbian head of state Aleksandar Vuciq. He at a joint media conference after meeting with senior European official said they have discussed different topics, including Kosovo-based dialogue. Serbia

I am grateful that she came to Belgrade at this moment and I hope we will have more meetings before the end of”, he added.

On the other hand, Von der Leyeen spoke in Belgrade about Serbia's European integration. She said it is the right time for this country to take concrete steps towards membership.

Thank you for the open and honest conversation. We live in a fragmented world where the gap between democracies and autism is expanding. Our attitude implies freedom, not oppression, including the right to peaceful rally, for diplomacy instead of aggression”, she stressed.

About two decades ago, Serbia made a choice to join our Union. It wasn't just a strategic choice. It was also a choice of heart. It was the request of Serbia's people. So we look forward to Serbia doubling its efforts on its path to the EU”, she said, broadcasts Klankosova.tv.

After Serbia, Von der Leyen comes to Kosovo, where she is expected to meet with President Vjosa Osmani and incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti.