Sitemap

Many opportunities for the improvement of Serbia-Spain relations

CorD Recommends

European Parliament Members Endorse Western Balkan Reform and Growth Instrument

Members of the European Parliament's committees on...

US Leads Global Oil Production for the Sixth Consecutive Year

The United States has maintained its position...

Balkan Borders Blur as Free Labor Movement Pact Launches

Marking a significant shift in the labor...

Serbia Commits €5.4 Billion to Renewable Energy by 2030

Serbia's state-owned power company, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS),...

CEB Grants €1.3 Billion Loans to Boost Social Sectors in 11 Countries

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has sanctioned loans totaling €1.3 billion for 11 member countries, including Serbia...

Serbia Advances in Renewable Energy with Pupin Wind Park Financing

In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption, Serbia has finalized the financial arrangements for the Pupin Wind Park,...

Đedović Handanović: Nuclear Energy in Serbia by 2039 at the Earliest

Nuclear energy in Serbia could become a reality by 2039 at the earliest, should work on the project commence...

Sagrada Familia Completion Set for 2026

The Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's most iconic church, is slated for completion in 2026, over 140 years since its foundations...

Belgrade’s Hotel Jugoslavija Sold, Sparks Redevelopment Controversy

Belgrade's iconic Hotel Jugoslavija, located in Serbia's capital, has been sold for approximately €27 million to MV Investment, affiliated...

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated today in Santander that there is room for improvement of cooperation of Serbia and Spain and that steps are being taken in order to make that cooperation better in many areas.

Speaking to the press after a meeting with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Council’s nominee for the position of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Brnabic said that the talks mainly focused on bilateral relations and that it was agreed that there are many possibilities for the improvement of cooperation both in the fields of politics and the economy.

She announced that a Serbia-Spain entrepreneurial forum will be held in Madrid in October.

Ana Brnabic Josep Borrell The Prime Minister said that the inevitable topic of the meeting was the issue of Kosovo-Metohija, noting that Borrell, as Spain’s foreign minister, represented the country’s views – the non-recognition of Kosovo’s unilaterally declared independence.

According to Brnabic, Borrell will also represent the views of the EU if his nomination for the position of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is confirmed by the European Parliament in late October or early November.

The EU position, she explained, is neutral with regard to Kosovo’s independence as there is no consensus among its members.

Brnabic added that Borrell drew attention to two things that are important from our perspective – the Brussels Agreement, which also has the signature of the High Representative and whose implementation is guaranteed by the EU, and which Pristina has still not implemented six years after it was signed.

The other thing, she said, were the tariffs imposed by Pristina, which are a direct violation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) which Pristina signed with the EU.

According to Brnabic, these are two basic questions concerning the rule of law and the ability and power of the European Union to show that the rule of law is really important.

The meeting also dealt with the further EU enlargement process. The Serbian Prime Minister underlined that Spain is a supporter of the enlargement agenda, backs Serbia in this process and sees it as the most important Balkan country and a pillar of regional stability.

Related Articles

Sagrada Familia Completion Set for 2026

The Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's most iconic church, is slated for completion in 2026, over 140 years since its foundations were laid, Barcelona officials have...

Serbia Awards Distinctions to Notable Personalities on National Day

In a ceremonial tribute to Serbia's National Day, President Aleksandar Vučić presented awards to a host of esteemed individuals and entities, celebrating their significant...

Sao Tome and Principe and Serbia Eye Collaborative Growth

During a recent visit to Belgrade, Sao Tome and Principe's Prime Minister, Emeri Trovoada, emphasized the shared objectives and significant potential for collaboration between...

Valencia Crowned European Green Capital 2024

The Spanish city of Valencia has officially been awarded the title of European Green Capital for 2024, taking over from the Estonian city of...

Juan José Sanz Aparicio, New Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Serbia

Born on 2nd May 1965, Juan José Sanz Aparicio joined the Spanish Diplomatic Corps in 1995, initially serving as Head of the Ceremonial Service...

Construction Commences on BIO 4 Campus in Belgrade

In Belgrade, near the "Torlak" Institute for Virology, Vaccines, and Serums, the groundbreaking ceremony for the BIO 4 campus has commenced.  This unique multidisciplinary project...

Serbia Urged to Accelerate Reforms for EU Integration, as Praised by EU Ambassador

Emanuele Gioffre, the European Union's Ambassador to Serbia, has praised the latest European Commission report on Serbia, stating it accurately and fairly depicts Serbia's...

EU Seeks Expansion: Greenlights Talks with Ukraine, Moldova

The European Commission has adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the progress and current state of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...