Charles Michel urges Serbian leadership to impose sanctions on Russia

European Council President Charles Michel has called on Serbia to align its foreign policy with that of the European Union and to impose sanctions on Russia.

“President Charles Michel expressed very strongly the expectation and desire for Serbia to join the imposition of sanctions against the Russian Federation,” Vuτςiτς told a news conference after his meeting with the President of the European Council in Belgrade.

The President of Serbia refrained from expressing an open opinion in the press conference and merely stated that he had informed the President of the European Council about the situation in which Serbia is. Vucic noted Serbia’s commitment to the European perspective. “I reiterate Serbia ‘s determination to continue on the European path towards becoming a full member of the Union. This is not a matter of emotion but of common sense,” Vucic said. The Serbian president spoke at length about the economic benefits Serbia already has from co-operating with the EU, and said that reforms to the justice system and ensuring freedom of the press are his policy priorities.

The President of the European Council Charles Michel stressed the need to accelerate the European integration of the Western Balkans, while referring to the idea of ​​creating a “European geopolitical community” developed by himself and French President Emanuel Macron and which provides for the participation of non-member states. are members of the EU in making important decisions. “The idea is for the European geopolitical community to be a platform on which countries can coordinate, for example in dealing with Covid, in energy, security, food supply, an opportunity for regular exchanges at the highest level,” he said. Charles Michel. Vucic supported the initiative, saying it would significantly help the European integration of the Western Balkans.

Charles Michel will continue his tour of the Western Balkans tomorrow, Friday, with a visit to Tirana.