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8 July 2013 The National Assembly Speaker receives the Croatian Ambassador to Serbia in a farewell visit
Monday, 8 July 2013
National Assembly Speaker Receives Croatian Ambassador to Serbia
The National Assembly Speaker, Dr Nebojsa Stefanovic, received the Croatian Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Zeljko Kupresak, in a farewell visit.
The National Assembly Speaker said that he had met the Croatian Parliament Speaker on several occasions and congratulated Croatia on its accession to the European Union. Stefanovic noted that the two countries’ relations have been burdened by open issues, but what is important is that those issues are being addressed. The Assembly Speaker emphasised the fact that Croatia’s road to the European Union should be followed, adding that, besides European integration, regional cooperation, stability and economic perspective are among Serbia’s priorities. Stefanovic opined that it is time to start thinking about a joint venture onto third markets as far as economy is concerned, adding that cooperation as regards European integration is also important since 140 thousand pages in more than 10 thousand documents need to be harmonised with the European Union member states.
The National Assembly Speaker added that the National Assembly would take a pro-active role in the European integration. Saying that regional initiatives and joint ventures based on a minimum of common interest of everyone in the region have been to everyone’s benefit, he concluded that despite the obstacles and the past the conditions are right for successful cooperation.
Stefanovic accepted the invitation to come and visit Zagreb, adding that Croatia’s experience of the European Union talks would be greatly beneficial for the Serbian Parliament.