Foreign Ministry congratulates Serbia on democratic parliamentary and municipal elections
The Foreign Ministry congratulates Serbia on 11 May parliamentary and municipal elections that took place peacefully and as a whole were conducted in line with international standards.
The Foreign Ministry expresses hope that Serbia's newly elected parliament will succeed in installing a stable government, which will continue to implement the reforms necessary for long-term development of the state.
The Foreign Ministry underlines that these elections are of great significance to the Euro-Atlantic integration, not only of Serbia but also of the whole region, and are crucial for ensuring future stability in the Western Balkans.
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