Addressing the gathering on the topic of European integration process, Dr Orlic stressed that the EU is, by all parameters, our country’s most important economic partner, making up two-thirds of our goods export volume, half of service exports and three-fifths of all foreign direct investments, adding that EU support is extremely important, primarily for the implementation of projects in the field of energy and road infrastructure.

He pointed out that in previous years, Serbia has made clear progress in more than 30 negotiation chapters, as noted in the European Commission’s annual report, and that no regression was recorded in any area - on the contrary. "Progress has been noted in numerous areas: economic strengthening of the country, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, combating corruption, as well as in terms of freedom of expression and freedom of the media. Aware of the importance of the reform process, primarily for the better life of our citizens, the Republic of Serbia, through the state policy led, by the undisputed will of the people, by the President of the Republic Aleksandar Vucic and followed by the National Assembly and the Government of Serbia, continues to ensure progress in all spheres, while at the same time safeguarding our vital state interests", said the Serbian Assembly Speaker

Concluding his address, he underlined that lasting investment in peace and stability is of utmost importance at the moment. He thanked the hosts for their extraordinary hospitality, emphasising that the relations between Serbia and Hungary have reached a historical high and that our country is sincerely proud of the friendship and strategic partnership built.