Serbia one step closer to EU membership

Source: Press TV
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/161821.html


Although some issues are still to be solved, such as reinforcing Belgrade's full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, this is a positive step on the path to EU membership.

Full cooperation with the International Crime Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and reintegration of refugees returning to Serbia from EU countries are only some issues MEPs would like to see resolved.

The executive director of Group 484, an organization that deals with refugee issues and the internally displaced says he believes it is necessary for Serbia to solve the refugee problems even though it might take some time.

Vladimir Pavlovic believes a stronger political will is essential if Serbia is to lift the existing barrier in the way of EU integration.

Pavlovic said he is optimistic about Serbia becoming a full EU member state but refused to speculate as to when the accession will take place.

According to Serbia's Foreign Minister, the diplomatic relations between Balkan countries are probably at their best since the beginning of the Yugoslav crisis, but there is still much work to be done, much more to be reformed, before Serbia can wave the EU flag.