Vucic meets with Norway's Western Balkans envoy

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Norway's outgoing special Western Balkans envoy Haakon Blankenborg on Wednesday to discuss current challenges and the situation in the region as well as the place and the role of Serbia and Norway in the context of stronger regional connectivity and cooperation.

In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that he had thanked Norway for its proactive approach to the situation in the Western Balkans as well as for its continued support, especially when it comes to economic development and infrastructure projects.

"I especially noted the significance of preserving stability through dialogue and economic cooperation, which remain the key factors for peace and progress in the region," Vucic wrote.

He added that Belgrade highly appreciated Norway's support for Serbia's efforts in reforms, economic development and energy transition, as well as its engagement towards resolution of regional challenges, and noted the significance of further cooperation in Serbia's EU accession process.

"At the meeting, I welcomed new special envoy Eirik Nestas Mathisen and expressed Serbia's readiness to work even more vigorously on joint objectives such as stability, prosperity and sustainable development of the Western Balkans," Vucic noted.