Vucic: I expect that Serbia will become a member of the European Union by 2026

He addressed public in front of the Serbian Embassy in Brussels.
Vucic said that talks were held about important things that he talked about directly.
"It seemed to me that we had a very important conversation. One of the essential things in our policy must be about accelerating European integration, which I discussed today with the EU High Representatives", he said.
He announced the continuation of the dialogue and the acceleration of Serbia's European integration.
"We expect the continuation of the dialogue soon, and prior to that, the Summit will be attended by representatives of the two countries important for the continuation of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, but also our integration. I think the essence of Serbia and the EU is how to speed up Serbia's European path guarantees from the EU, that if it meets the conditions, it will get the green light to join EU", he said.
He stated that he was in communication with Lajcak on a daily basis and that he had talked with him about relations with Pristina.
"The most important thing for us is to be restrained. We know that terrible crimes have taken place. It is good that there is justice for them, but with restraining from other comment, we are protecting our people in Kosovo. It is easy for us in Belgrade and difficult for people in Strpce and other places", Vucic stated.
Vucic expects that by 2026, Serbia will become a member of the European Union.
"I am convinced that we are entering the new phase of relations with the EU with optimism. I believe that we will complete negotiations with the EU by the end of the new government's mandate, which means that it would be realistic to become an EU member state by 2026. That is my opinion, my hope", he said.