He also said it marked the beginning of an "even more difficult and responsible stage" of full political, economic and military adaptation, continued development of democracy and the market economy, and greater responsibility for the stability and security of Southeast Europe and the entire Euro-Atlantic area.
El a adaugat ca aceasta marcheaza inceputul unei perioade "inca si mai dificile, care cere responsabilitate" in procesul de adaptare politica, economica si militara, de dezvoltare a democratiei si a economiei de piata, fiind in acelasi timp si o responsabilitate sporita fata de stabilitatea si securitatea in Europa de Sud-Est si in intreaga regiune Euro-Atlantica.