The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Dr Oliver Dulic, received today at the National Assembly House the delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of France headed by Members of Parliament Jean-Pierre Dufau and Jean-Michel Ferrand.

During the conversation, Speaker Dulic emphasised that the National Assembly is intensely active, that a large number of Bills have been passed and that the modification of the Rules of procedure will speed up the procedure of pass bills concerned with European Legislation. He said that he expects France to support our efforts to join Eurointegration as soon as possible.

The French parliamentaries stated that interparliamentary relations are of great importance and that parliamentary diplomacy can have a significant role in Serbia’s progress towards European integration. They pointed out that Kosovo is a difficult issue for both Serbia and Europe and that they have come here to directly familiarise themselves with the situation.

Dulic familiarised the French parliamentaries with the positions on the future status of Kosovo-Metohija and emphasised that the solution of this issue should be such so that it does not destabilise the situation in the Balkans. He warned that at this stage it would be extremely imprudent to come up with a unilateral solution which would definitely cause reaction. He advocates dialogue and a historic reconciliation between Serbs and Albanians, due to it being of essential importance for establishing future relations. According to Dulic, a speedy resolution of the status of Kosovo would not contribute to stability and establishment of new relations in the region. Serbia pledges to foster cooperation in the region. It can be the exporter of stability and creative solutions, but it needs a little more understanding from the International Community, the Speaker of the National Assembly said.