Vucic speaks with Michel

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic had a telephone conversation with European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday to exchange views on the current situation in the region, Serbia's European perspective, reforms on the EU path and the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue.

Vucic expressed gratitude for the fact that, for the first time, the European Council had adopted conclusions calling for unconditional implementation of commitments undertaken in the dialogue including, especially, Pristina's commitment to form a Community of Serb Municipalities.

Vucic reiterated Serbia's determined commitment to preserve peace and stability and to strengthen and expand cooperation with countries in the region.

Michel highlighted the significance of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, noting that a proactive approach to resolving all open issues was substantial for European integration.

Vucic reiterated that Serbia maintained a serious approach not only to dialogue, but also to further work on reform processes, and thanked Michel for his personal engagement and support to Serbia on the EU integration path.

Michel extended his congratulations to Vucic ahead of February 15, Serbia's Statehood Day.