Biden Commends Serbian Commitment to Pro-European Reforms - White House

US Vice President Joe Biden praised Serbian leaders’ commitment to implementing reforms that advance its possible membership in the European Union during a meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Earlier on Tuesday, the White House noted that US legal advisors have helped the Serbian government make reforms to its criminal law code, police institutions and whistleblower protection measures.

"The Vice President commended the commitment of Serbia's leadership to implementing reforms that move Serbia forward along its European path," the statement said.

The two officials also agreed on the importance of Serbia strengthening relations with its neighbors to ensure regional stability, the White House said.

Biden met Nikolic in the Serbian capital of Belgrade during a three-day trip to the region that will include a visit to Kosovo.