Oliver Varhelyi @OliverVarhelyi@respublicae.eu

#Belgrade: Meeting w/ Minister of #Energy, #DubravkaDjedovic and Minister of European Integration, Tanja Miscevic

Securing the energy supplies are high priority in #Serbia as well. ⏩️⏩️

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Good discussions at @EP_ForeignAff during the High Level Geopolitical Dialogue chaired by @davidmcallister on how the 🇪🇺EU supports reforms🏛️ & boosts growth 📈 in the 🇪🇺#EU's enlargement region and helps the #WesternBalkans tackle the energy crisis!

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Good meeting w/ 🇦🇿Minister Rashad Nabiyev⤵️
Through the #EIP the 🇪🇺is assisting 🇦🇿to develop transport & digital connectivity projects bringing Europe & its neighbours closer. These strategically important projects will boost growth & jobs across the European continent & beyond.

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Excellent meeting with ⁦@OHR_BiH⁩ Schmidt

We agreed to turn the page.

We need to support that #BiH authorities take ownership and focus on the EU reform agenda. ⁦

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The support of RS President, @MiloradDodik for working toward #BiH’s candidate status was reassuring.

Reforms need to accelerate to receive a positive EUCO decision.

Political leadership is key.

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Improving the public trust towards the justice system is essential. ⤵️

⏩️Reforms on integrity amendments on the HJPC and the new law on HJPC, law on courts, prevention of conflict of interests are essential.

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Visiting #FABLAB digital hub at university of #Sarajevo.

The EU is supporting with 6 Mio EUR the digital innovation hub in #BiH.

This is a great project where knowledge and business meet.

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Good to meet SDA President Mr @Izetbegovic_B in #Sarajevo

We discussed how BiH will be able to bring clear deliverables by the December European Council.

We need positive news and developments on expected reforms.

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Constructive meeting w/ Troika Presidents: @edinforto, @dinokonakovic & Mr Dizdar

Encouraging & promising news that an agreement has been signed to establish authorities in FBiH.

Also discussed energy security & migration strategy & implementation of outstanding priorities.

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🇧🇦Started my 2️⃣day visit w/ ⁦@Dragan_Covic⁩.
We discussed candidate status.
Welcome the good news of a fast set-up of legislatures following elections & the signing today Guidelines, principles & goals in the executive & legislative power for the Federation for 2022-26.

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Finished today’s part of my #BiH mission w/ a discussion w/ IFIs. Agenda:
⏩potential of the connectivity projects of the Economic and Investment Plan ⏩ energy support package for WB6 ⏩ €70m to 🇧🇦to help the energy crisis still this winter
⏩one new LNG terminal for WB & 🇪🇺

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We need actions to crack down smuggling networks & fight against organized crime groups. We need strong border protection. Our 🚪s aren’t open for illegal entry. Those who don’t qualify to stay will be returned w/out delay.
W/ Min ⁦@SelmoCikotic⁩ we accelerate cooperation.

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we are strongly advocating the candidate status for #BiH.

BiH needs to advance on the outstanding reforms.

We hope we can move fast for 🇧🇦country & people.

First meeting w/ the members of the 🇧🇦presidency w/ Chair ⁦@cvijanovicz⁩ , Mr Becirovic and Mr Komsic

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We have put a serious proposal for #BiH 🇪🇺candidate status on the table.
Our door is open for 🇧🇦.
It is our common interest to strengthen our strategic partnership.
It is reassuring that the PRES agrees to deliver on 🇪🇺 agenda & advance on this road.
⏩ http://europa.eu/!kVMqbx

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We are all at a crucial juncture on the EU path for #BiH . The EU door is open for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I am starting my visit today in #Sarajevo to discuss the next steps ahead: the road of 🇧🇦to 🇪🇺membership.
⏩press announcement: http://europa.eu/!mNYpkH

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With 🇱🇧 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdallah Bou Habib took stock of the domestic developments.

I reaffirmed the EU’s continuous support to the stability of the country, including on food assistance. ⁦@Mofalebanon⁩

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Productive & forward-looking exchange on EU-Marocco strategic partnership w/ M. Nasser Bourita ⁦@MarocDiplomatie⁩ .

We discussed the key emerging areas of cooperation, including energy and water security.

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4️⃣th EU-Southern Neighborhood Ministerial Meeting
Adressed
⏩food security || EU had €225m ass. package
⏩energy security || eg. 🇬🇷🇪🇬bilateral & EU 🇪🇬🇮🇱trilateral agreements
⏩illegal migration || min €208m/yr for programs
We are ready for new projects on energy, food & water.

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#MEDUSA ⏩Read & watch the press statement: http://europa.eu/!Cm3Cv8 ⏩More information on the Submarine Cable System: http://europa.eu/!d78fdj

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