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Serbia joins the EU-Western Balkans political directors' meeting in Tirana

The EU-Western Balkans Political Directors' Meeting on the European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy was held in Tirana. It was opened by Ferit Hoxha, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, and brought together representatives of the Western Balkans and of the European External Action Service. Serbia was represented by Nevena Jovanovic, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who said full membership of the European Union remains a strategic priority for Serbia. The meeting discussed foreign and security policy, regional cooperation and adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Venue: Tirana
Why it matters for exams: CFSP stands for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, the EEAS is the European External Action Service, and Tirana is the capital of Albania.
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In plain words

CFSP Common Foreign and Security Policy — The European Union's framework for joint action on foreign affairs and security.

EEAS European External Action Service — The diplomatic service of the European Union.

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