"Serbia is ready - but it's not up to us"

Later in the day a summit on the Western Balkans will be held there, organized by Germany and France, Anglela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron.

Vucic and Mogherini discussed the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, where Mogherini is an intermediary, and the situation in the Western Balkans.
Vucic told Mogherini that Serbia was ready to, "as soon as tomorrow" to continue the dialogue - as soon that, is Pristina va
"Whether that will happen is not in our hands," Vucic told reporters in Berlin.
He pointed out to Mogherini that it was about European values, and that the taxes were unsustainable.
He added that Mogherini also discussed bilateral issues such as Zelezara Smederevo and steel quotas.
"We will not allow our steelworks to be killed off due to different procedures," Vucic said.
He said that Serbia is committed to its European path and will continue to work on it.
He announced that he would later speak about the expectations from the afternoon summit on the West Berlin, but that he would not make a circus and in that was meet half way those who are seeking exclusivity and excitement.
We do not want conflicts, but preservation of stability and long-lasting peace, Vucic said, and pointed out that his expectations are not exaggerated, although, he said, they may surprise him.
His meeting with Mogherini lasted longer than planned.
Vucic says there are no big expectations from today's summit in Berlin, but that, unlike those who seek for sensationalism and exclusivity, Serbia does not want conflict, but preserving stability and lasting peace.
"I expect to exchange views in a serious and responsible manner," Vucic said and announced a broader comment after the summit.
"I could say a lot of things, but I...