Stojanovic: Peace and stability in the region are priorities of the Serbian Government

State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Stojanovic, stated at the Dubrovnik Forum that preserving peace and stability in the region is a priority for the Serbian government, due to its highly ambitious economic plans.

"In the past decade, we have achieved significant economic progress, doubling GDP and wages in the region. During the same period, we have implemented a record number of infrastructure projects, including highways, which would not have been possible without peace and stability in the region," said Stojanovic.

He emphasized that Serbia has a strong interest in maintaining this policy in the future.

"Currently, we have a very ambitious agenda, so we rely on the EU Growth Plan for us to stimulate economic growth in the region and connect as leaders," he said.

He emphasized that Serbia has condemned all actions that have occurred in northern Kosovo, including the events in Banjska.

"Of course, at the same time, we have highlighted that the human rights of the Serbian community in the north have been consistently violated for a long period before Banjska. On several previous occasions, we have asked why people who commit these crimes and violations have not been prosecuted. But at the end of the day, the way forward is only through dialogue and the implementation of what has been previously agreed, especially here referring to the Community of Serb Municipalities, as well as joint efforts on how to extract all economic benefits from European integration," the State Secretary said.

Stojanovic reiterated that the Government of Serbia has very ambitious plans for the future.

"In 2027, we will host the Expo exhibition, bringing together important figures from around the world. We aim to increase GDP to 100 billion euros by 2027. We want to invest 18 billion euros in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and mechanisms to achieve progress. We are a government looking forward, investing in peace and stability, and avoiding any escalations. Therefore, you can count on Serbia to always be there investing in this agenda," Stojanovic concluded.