Starovic meets with Austrian ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met with Austrian Ambassador to Belgrade Enno Drofenik on Monday to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU accession process and opportunities for further advancement of cooperation between the two countries.

"Starovic briefed his interlocutor on the reform activities Serbia is implementing, particularly in the areas of the rule of law, institutional strengthening, and alignment with the EU acquis.

He underlined that Serbia remains firmly committed to full EU membership and to continuing reforms that are, above all, in the interest of its citizens," a government statement said.

Starovic informed the ambassador of the difficult position of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs, as well as of "the continuous pressure and threats to their fundamental rights and safety."

"Starovic expressed his gratitude to Austria for its continued support for Serbia’s European path, highlighting the close political and economic relations connecting the two countries, as well as the strong ties between their citizens.

Drofenik confirmed Austria’s readiness to continue supporting Serbia in implementing reforms and advancing toward EU membership.

The interlocutors agreed that the continuation of regular dialogue and partnership cooperation would contribute to the further strengthening of bilateral relations and Serbia's European perspective," the statement also said.