US Ambassador to Belgrade Christopher Hill said that the countries of the Balkan region need to have models of cooperation, adding that the Open Balkan initiative is a very positive example.

I like it that it was developed here, in the Balkans, not imposed from the outside, Hill told the Serbian state TV (RTS), adding that the US supports this and other regional integration projects.

Asked what other challenges stand in the way of a more complete economic integration, the Ambassador said that „there are obviously political challenges – inherited problems and mistrust.“

I would say that there is a lot of historical heritage here, more than is needed, we have to find a way to overcome that, said Hill.