The re-election of President Boris Tadic is a clear sign that Serbia has voted for its European future and has rejected its nationalist past.  Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe Erhard Busek expressed its great satisfaction over the victory of Tadic and the very high turnout at the elections.

“These elections were extremely important.  Serbia now is well on track for its EU integration, for democracy, freedom of travel and prosperity.  Its important administrative capacity is a precious asset.  The international community will provide its assistance, expecting Serbia to be a stronger pillar for the regional integration in South East Europe”, Erhard Busek said.  He reminded that Serbia is an important stakeholder in the regionally-owned Regional Co-operation Council, due to take over from the Stability Pact during the South East Co-operation Process Ministerial meeting in Sofia, on 27 February 2008.

For further information, please contact Stability Pact's Spokesperson
Mr Georgi Gotev at the SP Secretariat in Brussels
(Tel: +32 2 401 87 25 or press@stabilitypact.org).

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