Brnabic, Irish ambassador discuss Serbian reforms

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday with Irish Ambassador to Belgrade Kevin Colgan to discuss reforms Serbia is conducting on its EU path and opportunities for further development of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

"The officials stressed that the opening of the first Irish Embassy in Serbia is an important step forward in the strengthening of relations between the two states that contributes to the intensification of political dialogue, economic cooperation and ties between their institutions," said a statement published on the official website of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.

They also said there was "room to further cooperation in areas of common interest and for an exchange of experiences, especially in view of Serbia’s European integration and Ireland’s experience within the European Union."

"The fact that Ireland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Cyprus was especially highlighted as an additional opportunity to strengthen European dialogue and cooperation," the statement also said.