“Greece’s stance regarding Kosovo remains unchanged,” said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a visit to Belgrade on February 12.

“European mediation and dialogue are the only ways to normalize relations between the two parties. This would significantly help stability in the region. We are closely monitoring and following the events of recent months,” Mitsotakis said after meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

Greece is among the five European Union states that do not recognize Kosovo’s independence, along with Spain, Cyprus, Slovakia, and Romania.

The Greek leader said his country supports Serbia on its European path.

“The accession of the Western Balkans to the EU is our strategic goal. It is important for Belgrade to take advantage of these positive circumstances in the European procedure. By accelerating reforms in your country, you will get closer to the EU,” he added.

The Greek Prime Minister also emphasized that progress has been seen in relations between Athens and Belgrade. According to Mitsotakis, cooperation between Greece and Serbia has expanded in the energy sector, and Athens supports EU infrastructure projects and investments in Serbia and the Western Balkans.

“We must use European funds dedicated to the Western Balkans,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said, “Serbia and Greece have always supported each other’s territorial integrity”.

“I believe it will be the same in the future,” Vučić said.

He emphasized that Serbia is “determined” to continue its European path and thanked Greece for its support in this direction.

Vučić said he discussed energy with Mitsotakis, specifically oil and gas pipelines, gas purchases, renewable energy sources, but also how Greek companies can help Serbia build these capacities.

They also discussed infrastructure and transportation, the modernization of roads and railways from Belgrade to Thessaloniki, and Serbia’s connection to Greek ports.