Head of the Standing Delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Suzana Grubjesic received today at the National Assembly House a delegation of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly headed by its President, Goran Lennmarker. The delegation also included OSCE PA Special Representative on South East Europe, Roberto Battelli and ambassador Adreas Nothelle.

President Lennmarker stressed that the goal of the visit is to gain insight into the political situation in Serbia on the eve of the extraordinary parliamentary elections to which the OSCE PA will send an observation mission. He expressed his belief that the elections will be conducted in a regular fashion and sent a message that Serbia should also become a member of the family of European nations, emphasising that the Parliamentary Assembly supports Serbia’s entry into the European Union.

Lennmarker pointed out that the OSCE, as an organisation in charge of security and cooperation, believes that peace and stability in Europe can be achieved only through cooperation and supports the Western Balkan countries’ joining European integrations. “We wish to send a clear signal to Serbia that we see it as part of that process, too”, OSCE PA President pointed out.

Talking about the political situation in the country, Suzana Grubjesic particularly stressed the unilateral and illegitimate declaration of the so-called state of Kosovo in a part of Serbian territory, with which Serbia will never agree, deeming that the most difficult problem Serbia faces. She also pointed out that Serbia’s entry into the European Union remains its priority.

Suzana Grubjesic also briefed the guests on the political scene in Serbia on the eve of the elections.