Cooperation with other countries having signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Article 15
After the signature of this Agreement, Serbia shall start negotiations with the countries which have already signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with a view to concluding bilateral conventions on regional cooperation, the aim of which shall be to enhance the scope of cooperation between the countries concerned. The main elements of these conventions shall be: (a) political dialogue; (b) the establishment of free trade areas, consistent with relevant WTO provisions; (c) mutual concessions concerning the movement of workers, establishment, supply of services, current payments and movement of capital as well as other policies related to movement of persons at an equivalent level to that of this Agreement; (d) provisions on cooperation in other fields whether or not covered by this Agreement, and notably the field of Justice, Freedom and Security. These conventions shall contain provisions for the creation of the necessary institutional mechanisms, as appropriate. These conventions shall be concluded within two years after the entry into force of this Agreement. Readiness by Serbia to conclude such conventions will be a condition for the further development of the relations between Serbia and the European Union. Serbia shall initiate similar negotiations with the remaining countries of the region once these countries will have signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement.