Agreement with Serbia to be initialled tomorrow

Brussels, 6 November 2007 – Stabilization and Association Agreement between European Union and Serbia is to be initialled tomorrow in Brussels, said EU Commissioner Mr Oli Rehn to media representatives today, as broadcasted by Beta Agency.

Mr Rehn observed that “these are good new for Serbia”, and that Mrs Carla del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of the Hague Tribunal, expressed an estimate that political will in Belgrade exists, and that efforts in locating and arresting fugitives have strengthened.

European Commissioner also informed that, after discussions with Carla del Ponte “during last few weeks and days”, he has decided that Agreement in Serbia would be initialled tomorrow, in the central office of the European Commission.

Mr Rehn emphasized that full cooperation with the Hague Tribunal is a must, in order for Serbia to sign the Agreement.

`It’s a turning point for Serbia”, said Mr Rehn.