"The European Union's expansion
into the Western Balkans is about more than just economic and
political integration; it is also about security and stability"
and "the success of the Western Balkans will be the success of
Europe," said Franco Dal Mas, Secretary General of the Central
European Initiative (CEI), in Ljubljana, where he met with
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.
During the meeting, Dal Mas emphasised Slovenia's key role in
the CEI. Ljubljana is indeed a "key partner for our region and
the CEI - a committed and active member of our Initiative."
"Slovenia supports the CEI because it strongly believes that
regional cooperation is an essential tool for promoting peace,
stability, and European integration," Minister Fajon stated. "We
are ready to assist the Western Balkans in achieving their
European future: by 2030, we want to see an enlarged, united,
and strong Europe."
During the visit to Ljubljana, the main topics on the CEI
agenda were discussed, including support for the Western
Balkans' European integration, assistance to Ukraine, and
concrete initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation.
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