Oliver Varhelyi @OliverVarhelyi@respublicae.eu

▶️ I am convinced that what we have launched today will bring us to the delivery of the 14 key priorities but before that, the 8 plus one reforms that are considered to be the most critical ones for the country to make progress.
Press conference on #HLPF⤵️
http://europa.eu/!KK3xk6

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Last yr when the @EU_Commission recommended candidate status to 🇧🇦, it committed to set up a High-Level Political Forum to monitor the progress outlined in its recom. & further progress on the ground.
▶️Today, all participants reaffirmed their commitment to advance on🇪🇺reforms.

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RT @EC_AVService: 📍 Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦

🗣️ Joint press statement with @KristoBorjana, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina

🔴 LIVE ⏰ 12:00 CET

📺 https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/2

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Started my mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina ▶️ we are here in #Sarajevo today to continue supporting the efforts of #BiH on its EU path by further engaging in policy dialogue by setting up a High-Level Political Forum. #HLPF

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I welcome the signature of the upgraded @Frontex status agreement w/ 🇲🇪#Montenegro to support the fight against transborder crime, notably smuggling & trafficking of human beings.
Progress on rule of law is key for 🇲🇪. We wish to see improved track records & are ready to assist!
RT @EUHomeAffairs: Signing Ceremony - @Frontex Status Agreement with Montenegro 🇲🇪

"#Montenegro is a prime example of how effective joint operations can be. Migration is a challenge which…

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Met w/ @promenibg @KirilPetkov and Asen Vasilev to discuss how EU reforms in 🇲🇰are advancing.
Also discussed the 🇧🇬pol. situation after the April general election & its impact on the bilat relations.
Promoting good neighbourly relations is based on mutual support & commitment.

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Constructive meeting with @BoykoBorissov party leader of @ppgerb discussing the 🇧🇬🇲🇰 bilateral relations and the next steps of the 🇪🇺#Enlargement policy.
In the challenging geopolitical situation the committed support of the #WesternBalkans is our common responsibility.

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W/ Minister Ivan Kondov we discussed the implementation of the July Council Conclusions on #Enlargement as well as the consequences of the war in #Ukraine on the EU’s enlargement policy. @MFABulgaria

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On the margins of the Forum, w/ 🇲🇪President of the Parliament, @DanijelaDjurov2 discussed upcoming June general elections. 🇲🇪needs a stable gov’t & Parliament that able to progress on the Accession negotiations by advancing in the rule of law area.
The 🇪🇺EU is ready to deliver.

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On the margins of the Forum, w/ 🇲🇪President of the Parliament, @DanijelaDjurov2 discussed upcoming July general elections. 🇲🇪 needs a stable gov’t & Parliament that is able to progress on accession negotiations by advancing in the rule of law area.
The EU 🇪🇺is ready to deliver.

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Addressing common challenges during our discussion on the ‘EU meets the Balkans’ Forum organized by @Eurliberalforum &
@aldeparty in Sofia.
▶️Enlargement policy gained momentum. #WesternBalkans is a strategic priority for the 🇪🇺EU. We need to accelerate their accession process.

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#Sofia: Had a constructive meeting w/ @PresidentofBG Radev.

We discussed how to speed up the #enlargement process of the #WesternBalkans & discussed challenges ahead.

It is our common interest to provide long term security, stability & prosperity in the region. #EIP

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Started my mission in #Sofia, besides speaking at the ‘#EU meets the Balkan’ Forum organized by ALDE & ELF, on the margin of the conference I will have bilateral meetings.
🔗http://europa.eu/!4mYqfx

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▶️Also met on the margins of the Gymnich the Minister of 🇦🇪 State @NouraAlKaabi to discuss further possible cooperation in the framework of the #EIP of the Southern Neighborhood, notably in fields of energy, digital, 💦 water, healthcare, incl. in support of the Abraham Accords.

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On the margins of the Gymnich, had a productive meeting with Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 Ambassador & DepMinister @jenny_hekim on possible cooperation & investment in the Western Balkans incl. the Economic & Investment Plan.

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#Gymnich
▶️The Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform is the best way to coordinate short & long term support for Ukraine’s relief & reconstruction.
The public funds will not be enough to meet the enormous reconstruction needs thus we will need to mobilise the private sector.

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#Gymnich - 2️⃣nd day
Since the start of the war, the EU has made available €69bn support.
We must work w/ #Ukraine & int community to rebuild the country.
Early recovery & reconstruction cannot wait until the end of the war.
🇪🇺EU also helps advance 🇺🇦Ukraine on its EU path.

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#Gymnich: The EU is committed to support the recovery & reconstruction of 🇺🇦Ukraine.
We continue supporting Ukraine - as an EU candidate country - in taking forward its reform agenda in line w/ 🇪🇺EU rules, incl. rule of law, fight against corruption & respect of minority rights.

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3/ To this end, Commission will reach out to the Palestinian Authority w/out delay & finance a 2nd study on Palestinian textbooks to support this constructive engagement.
We have a shared interest to ensure an education for the next generation that supports peace & co-existence.

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2/ The budgetary authority’s request to condition EU financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority to full adherence of its textbooks and study cards with UNESCO standards is duly noted.

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