The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, met the Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia, Oliver Dulić. They agreed that bilateral relations had been developing positively and were particularly strong in trade. They also shared the opinion that there was mutual interest to further strengthen cooperation, to which strong ties between both parliaments can contribute.

(Photo: Arsen Perić/Salomon 2000)

 

The PM stressed the positive development of events in Serbia after parliamentary elections and in the formation of the new cabinet. He also said that during its Presidency of the EU in the first half of 2008 Slovenia will devote particular attention to making the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans more concrete.

 

The PM and his Serbian guest also discussed the status of Kosovo. They agreed that a final solution must ensure long-term peace and stability in the region. PM Janez Janša said he was convinced that such a solution lies only within a shared European future for Serbia and Kosovo.