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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Friday reaffirmed Athens' support for Serbia's European Union membership bid during talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade, describing EU enlargement as a strategic priority for the bloc.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, Gerapetritis said Greece would continue to back Serbia's path toward EU membership, emphasizing that the country's accession would contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
“Greece supports Serbia's EU accession process for the sake of stability and prosperity. We believe enlargement should remain a priority for the European Union,” Gerapetritis said.
The Greek minister also reiterated Athens' support for the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and said discussions with Djuric included developments in the Middle East.
He extended condolences over the death of a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), condemned the attack, and renewed calls for a diplomatic solution.
“Europe without the Western Balkans is unimaginable,” Gerapetritis added.
Djuric thanked Greece for its continued support for Serbia's EU aspirations and underscored the strength of bilateral economic relations.
“Our bilateral trade exceeded €2.2 billion ($2.55 billion) over the past 12 months. Economic relations are very strong, and Greece remains one of the top destinations for Serbian tourists,” he said.
The Serbian foreign minister also reaffirmed Belgrade's commitment to the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue while stressing that Serbia would continue to defend the interests of the Serbian people. He described relations with Greece as a “special friendship.”
Separately, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after meeting Gerapetritis that cooperation between the two countries would continue to deepen, according to a statement shared on social media.
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