The EU-Western Balkans summit will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17 May 2018.
The summit will aim to inject new energy in the EU-Western Balkans relationship.
It will seek to reaffirm the EU's commitment towards its Western Balkans partners and reiterate the region's belonging to the European family.
It will also strengthen links between the EU and the Western Balkans in infrastructure, digital and human connectivity.
The summit will ensure that all countries work more closely together to tackle common challenges, such as security, migration, geopolitical developments and good neighbourly relations.
The summit will be centred on the theme of connectivity with a view to improve the links with the Western Balkans and within the region.
