The candidate for the new US ambassador to our western neighbor, Christopher Hill, has assured that if elected, he will "encourage Serbic to commit himself seriously and urgently to reaching a compromise with Pristina", the Belgrade edition of the Belgrade daily Politika quoted him as saying. , clarifying that they were addressed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Serbia is key to the stability and progress of the Western Balkans, said the candidate for the new US ambassador to Serbia, and called on Belgrade to normalize relations with Pristina.
"The United States strongly supports the European Union-mediated dialogue as the best chance for both countries to overcome their differences. "As President Biden said, the United States believes that mutual recognition is the best way to unleash Serbia's European potential and strengthen regional stability and security," Hill said.
The diplomat added that Washington, along with European partners, will continue to support Serbia's development as a modern and prosperous European country, "at peace with its neighbors."
Hill was adamant that the United States supports Serbia's strategic goal of joining the EU, but said Belgrade needed to speed up "serious reforms" to meet Community standards. He added that the United States expects the EU to recognize the progress made and reaffirm that membership is still possible.
The diplomat also assured that if his mandate is confirmed, he will promote transparency and fairness of the election process before the presidential elections in our western neighbor in April 2022, will emphasize the importance of media freedom and will strongly support the key role of civil society "The diverse political landscape and a free and independent press are key to Serbia's success as a European democracy," the paper said.
Hill was adamant that the United States supports Serbia's strategic goal of joining the EU, but said Belgrade needed to speed up "serious reforms" to meet Community standards. He added that the United States expects the EU to recognize the progress made and reaffirm that membership is still possible.
The diplomat also assured that if his mandate is confirmed, he will promote transparency and fairness of the election process before the presidential elections in our western neighbor in April 2022, will emphasize the importance of media freedom and will strongly support the key role of civil society "The diverse political landscape and a free and independent press are key to Serbia's success as a European democracy," the paper said.
Hill also said that with US technical support, Serbia has made significant strides, especially in economic and fiscal governance. "Serbia's progress is an integral part of achieving America's strategic goals of revitalizing our European alliances, supporting democracy and the rule of law, promoting economic cooperation and addressing global and regional challenges."
He added that the United States is committed to deepening bilateral relations with Serbia through further political, economic and security co-operation. "As we celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations, I look forward to strengthening interpersonal relations, working with youth and the civil sector, and sharing the American experience in Serbia."
The United States supports Serbia's progress in key areas, such as fighting corruption, improving the rule of law and strengthening democratic institutions, the diplomat said.
He said he would work to strengthen Serbia's economic future by promoting measures that strengthen the climate for international investment, strengthen the structure, improve energy diversification and security, and build resilience to "malignant external influences, including those from Russia and China".
"Serbia has huge potential, with an educated and talented workforce. "US-based companies have invested more than $ 4 billion in Serbia over the past 20 years and have hired about 20,000 people," the diplomat recalled.
As Serbia's ambassador, he said he would continue to support US companies exploring investment opportunities in the country. In addition, if his nomination is confirmed, he will further develop the "positive momentum" of the latest bilateral defense consultations in order to enhance mutually beneficial defense cooperation. "Serbia is an important partner for US security," Hill said.
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