Foreign Ministry congratulates Serbia on democratic parliamentary and municipal elections

12 May 2008


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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