BELGRADE, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Greece welcomes efforts of Serbia and the whole region of Western Balkans to become a member of the European Union, because it would promote regional development, said the visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Belgrade, Serbia, on Wednesday at a press conference.
Mitsotakis discussed with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic regional relations, the EU's enlargement to the Western Balkans and bilateral economic ties.
He assured that Serbia can count on Greece when it comes to support to its European integrations, urging Serbia to fulfill all necessary criteria as soon as possible, and praising the importance of reforms.
"We want a legally binding agreement to be realized, which would be in the interest of both sides, and which would create a more favorable atmosphere for cooperation on the Balkan Peninsula," Mitsotakis said at a press conference.
The two sides also touched on economic cooperation and energy security. Vucic and Mitsotakis agreed there is plenty of space to advance trade and investments between the two countries.
Vucic said that the trade exchange between Serbia and Greece is increasing every year. ■