Today, on Armistice Day in World War I, we remember the Golgotha that our country and
our people went through during the war years, but also we remember the perseverance and heroism of our famous ancestors, to whom we owe our existence today.

The Serbian people was the biggest victim of World War I. The Central Powers, driven by
imperial ambitions, tried to erase a small but freedom-loving country from the map. In that
war, Serbia lost more than a quarter of its population and 62 percent of the working-age male population.

It will remain etched in the annals of world military history that the courageous Serbian people achieved the first victory for the Allies on Mount Cer.

The devastated Serbian state and the suffering Serbian people rose from the ashes, just like
the indestructible Natalie’s ramonda flower, an emblem that we proudly wear close to our hearts today.

Serbia paid a high price for freedom in World War I, which is why our country and its citizens will continue to protect Serbian statehood, freedom and independence as supreme national values. Long live Serbia!

H.E. Mirjana Živković, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Kingdom of Denmark, presented the Letters of Credence of the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić to the King of Denmark, His Majesty Frederik the Tenth.

In a cordial and open conversation, the traditional friendship of the two peoples and bilateral relations that have lasted for more than a century were highlighted. Ambassador Živković confirmed her readiness to continue working on strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Denmark in areas of mutual interest, as well as to contribute to a better understanding and strengthening of ties between our two peoples.

The photos kindly provided by the Protocol Department, Danish MFA.

After the meeting, Djuric stated that he is visiting Brussels today because Europe is important for Serbia, but that Serbia is, at the same time, important for Europe as well.

The Minister said that he and Borrell, among other issues, discussed ways for bringing Serbia and the EU as close as possible in the context of fundamental matters.

“Serbia has already made exceptional steps forward in recent years, under the leadership of President Vucic, in strengthening our economy, developing infrastructure, the institutions, where we have already surpassed certain European Union members”, Djuric said.

While noting that Serbia wanted everything it had done well so far to be recognized, Djuric reiterated that the country wished to have an equal seat at the European table and not be treated as a second-rate state in any way.

The Serbian Foreign Minister assessed that Serbia would complete all the difficult reforms, necessary for admission into the EU, by 2027, expressing the hope that Serbia’s efforts would finally be valorized, 27 years after it had embarked on this political path.

The Minister stated that he also discussed with the High Representative the situation facing the Serbian people in Kosovo and Metohija, as well as many specific aspects of the violation of collective political and human rights of Serbs.

“I pointed out the fact that systemic discrimination against Serbs in our southern province continues. Yesterday, 100 new public notaries were appointed in Kosovo and Metohija, and not a single one of them is of Serbian nationality, despite a large number of qualified and skilled Serbian applicants”, Djuric emphasized.

The head of Serbian diplomacy concluded that Serbia would continue with intensive diplomatic activity, primarily based on what is the national interest of Serbia, and not only on what was the most popular in political terms.

On that occasion, the head of Serbian diplomacy discussed current regional and international issues with representatives of member and partner countries.

Given that cooperation between Serbia and NATO takes place through the "Partnership for Peace" program, that Serbia has been party to since 2006, Djuric conveyed to his interlocutors that our country was committed to a policy of military neutrality, as well as its openness to further promoting the cooperation through mechanisms available within that program.

Emphasizing that Serbia, as an independent and sovereign state, looked after its national interests, the Minister also pointed out that our country was actively contributing to building peace and stability around the world by participating in numerous peacekeeping missions.

The Minister stated that Serbia, as a credible international actor, was ready to cooperate with foreign partners in preserving security and stability in the Western Balkans, as evidenced by the good cooperation maintained between the Serbian Armed Forces and the KFOR mission in Kosovo and Metohija.

The head of Serbian diplomacy pointed out that Serbia's message at today's meeting was very clear:

"For the new Serbian Government, the implementation of the reform agenda by 2027 is one of the absolute priorities, and we want to be fully prepared by then. This pertains to our economy, but also to the rule of law, democracy, and all other aspects that are important for our full membership”, Djuric said.

He stated that the European Union has a lot to gain from the membership of Serbia and other Western Balkan countries, both when it comes to human capital, and when it comes to our tradition, culture, knowledge, security, energy security and many other aspects.

"I believe that the citizens of Serbia have the right and should be granted access to European Union funds because scientists, students, farmers in Serbia should not have a second-class status compared to farmers, scientists and students in any other country. And we are not only interested in being a secondary market or something like that, but we want a full-fledged chair and an equal place at the table", the head of Serbian diplomacy emphasized.

Speaking about Serbia's alignment with the EU's foreign and security policy, Djuric stated that our country will fully share the common policy upon obtaining the status of a full member.

"When it comes to the stance towards the conflict in Ukraine, from the beginning, Serbia supported all the resolutions of the United Nations upholding the territorial integrity of Ukraine. We have specific reasons why our foreign policy on this issue differs from other member countries, but we expect the European Union to help, so that relations in the region are normalized to a sufficient extent and that the general security and geopolitical situation in our region advances in a way that will enable greater alignment in the future", the Minister said.

In addition to the fact that Serbia desires to raise the level of alignment of its foreign policy with EU policy, according to Djuric, Serbia is also seeking help in solving issues from the past for which the current generations in Serbia are not responsible, and which cannot be solved in a fair way without full involvement of the international community.

When it comes to Kosovo and Metohija, Djuric noted that he informed the participants of today's meeting about the violations of the collective rights of our compatriots in Kosovo and Metohija, but also that he clearly spoke about the need to implement the Brussels Agreement in a stricter, more aggressive manner.

In addition to the above, Djuric said that on the fringes of the meeting, he had a very productive conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, with whom he discussed ways to accelerate Serbia's European integration.

He added that he also met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of friendly Benin, a country with which Serbia has fostered friendship since the time of the Non-Aligned Movement, while having a high degree of understanding on topics of national importance for our country.

Finally, Djuric welcomed the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and assessed that it will give an additional impetus to the European integration of our entire region.

"There are many other countries here, which believe that the Hungarian Presidency will bring a much-needed tone of reconciliation, cooperation and a focus on additional enlargement to European and foreign policy", Djuric concluded.

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, the handover of duties between the outgoing Minister Ivica Dacic and the new Head of Serbian diplomacy, Marko Djuric, was carried out today.
On that occasion, Minister Djuric noted that Serbia would continue with the policy of continuity when it comes to foreign affairs.

"In the period ahead, Serbia will pursue a freedom-loving, nationally responsible foreign policy of an extended hand and cooperation.We are in the business of making friends, strengthening ties and promoting the image of Serbia in the international community", Djuric said.

According to him, Minister Dacic had fought bravely and decisively for the interests of Serbia in previous years, as part of the team led by President Aleksandar Vucic.

"We will work in harmony and unity, I look forward to continuing our friendly and professional cooperation, both through the ministries we are heading and together with Prime Minister Vucevic and President of the Republic Vucic, we will strive to act harmoniously, dedicatedly, diligently and in the interest of all citizens", Djuric stated.  

Minister Dacic, who will be heading the Ministry of the Interior in the new Serbian Government, wished the new Serbian Foreign Minister success and the best of luck in his work, so that we as a country and people could successfully overcome the difficulties we are facing.  

"For many years, the new minister Marko Djuric and I have been part of a team led by President of the Republic Aleksandar Vucic that has continuously dealt with the most difficult and most important state and national issues since 2012. I am glad that this is in some way an expression of state and political continuity when it comes to the positions and conception of our foreign policy", Dacic said.

Dacic emphasized that the common goal of the ministries of foreign affairs and the interior would be to defend state and national interests, and that the new Head of Serbian diplomacy would have his full support to that end.

ON THE OCCASION OF THE STATEHOOD DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA THE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 15 AND 16, 2024

STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA NIKOLA SELAKOVIĆ 

Mr. President,

Madam Special Representative,

Ladies and gentleman,

It gives me honor to address this distinguished body once again and to discuss the latest report of the Secretary-General on the work of the UNMIK.

READ BELOW HOW ANDERSEN DESCRIBED SERBIA AND SERBS IN HIS CELEBRATED TRAVEL PROSE FROM 1842 “A POET’S BAZAAR”

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic attended today in Geneva the signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Serbia, the first of its kind in the Western Balkans.

BRNABIC: OPENING OF CLUSTER 4 IMPORTANT TURNING POINT FOR SERBIA

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated in Brussels today after the Intergovernmental conference on the accession of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union (EU) that today is a very important date and a turning point for Serbia.

SELAKOVIĆ SPOKE WITH GIAUFRET AND EU AMBASSADORS 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, met with the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Emanuele Giaufret, and the ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in our country.

Selaković emphasized that EU membership is an absolute priority of our foreign policy and strategic commitment, conveying that we are fully committed to the reform process and the improvement of all segments of our society.

SERBIA EXPECTS SUPPORT FOR OPENING CLUSTERS BY END YEAR

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated today in Paris that she expects positive news and support from France for opening one or two clusters at the intergovernmental conference to be held in December.

UNESCO’S ROLE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PRESERVATION OF SERBIAN HERITAGE IN KOSOVO AND METOHIJA

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated today that severe examples of endangering the Serbian cultural, historical and spiritual heritage in Kosovo and Metohija are proof of the important role of UNESCO in protecting and preserving heritage.

"Your Excellences,

distinguished delegates,
dear Sarah,

At the very beginning, I feel obliged to thank Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Her Majesty’s Government for exceptional hospitality.

I feel privileged to represent the Republic of Serbia at this important place and at the highest-level world forum, in working on the most important topic of today – promoting climate awareness.

BRNABIĆ AND JOKSIMOVIĆ WITH GIAUFRET AND EU MEMBERS AMBASSADORS ON REFORM AND CLUSTER OPENING

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, together with Minister of European Integration and Chief Negotiator Jadranka Joksimovic, met today with Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret and the ambassadors of the EU Member States.

SPEECH BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF SERBIA, NIKOLA SELAKOVIC, AT THE SBUN SESSION DEDICATED TO THE WORK OF UNMIK:

Distinguished President of the Security Council,

Esteemed members of the Security Council,

Distinguished Special Representative,

I would like to thank Secretary-General of the United Nations Mr. Guterres and Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Mr. Tanin for the report submitted and for their efforts made towards the implementation of the UNMIK mandate. I would also like to thank the members of the Security Council for the continued attention they have devoted to the issue of Kosovo and Metohija. The Republic of Serbia highly values the activities of the Mission of the United Nations in Kosovo and Metohija and supports it in carrying out its work as efficiently as possible, pursuant to the UN Security Council Resolution 1244, and undiminished in scope, aiming to build and preserve lasting peace, stability and security in the Province.

VUCIC AND LAJEN MARKED THE BEGINNING OF WORKS ON THE NIS-BRESTOVAC RAILWAY

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, have attended today the ceremony of the beginning of works on the modernization and rehabilitation of Niš-Brestovac railway at the international Corridor 10 as well as signing of the agreement between the Public Company Koridori Srbije and Consortium STRABAG AG and STRABAG d.o.o. Beograd on the construction of the first phase of the Highway of peace in the section Merošina – Merošina 1.

VUCIC: SERBIA HAS NOT VIOLATED THE BRUSSELS AGREEMENT, NOR RESOLUTION 1244

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has discussed today by phone with the General Secretary of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg about, as the General Secretary said, worrisome situation in northern Kosovo and Metohija.

President Vučić said that Serbia had not violated either Brussels Agreement or Resolution 1244 by anything, by any single move or in any manner jeopardized peace preservation.
 

SELAKOVIĆ IN NEW YORK WITH 28 FOREIGN MINISTERS ON ECONOMIC SUCCESSES OF SERBIA AND K&M SITUATION

Министар спољних послова Србије Никола Селаковић изјавио је да је у Њујорку шефове дипломатије 28 држава упознао са економским успесима Србије, али и са ситуацијом на Kосову и Метохији, о чему је разговарао и са руским министром спољних послова Сергејем Лавровом, који му је рекао да можемо да рачунамо на подршку Руске Федерације када је реч о интересима Србије на KиМ.

PRISTINA SERIOUSLY JEOPARDISED REGIONAL STABILITY

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic warned today that Pristina has seriously jeopardised local and regional stability after sending heavily armed special units to the north of Kosovo who are exerting ` against the peaceful Serbian population.

Brnabic spoke at the general debate of world leaders, as part of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

We bring the Prime Minister's speech in its entirety:

SERBIA AMONG FIRST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES PROCURED KOVID VACCINE

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic participated today at the Global COVID-19 summit, organised by the White House, which was opened by US President Joseph Biden.

The video messages are attended by a large number of world leaders and officials of international organizations, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British and Canadian Prime Ministers, Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and many others.
 

SELAKOVIĆ THANKED THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK FOR SUPPORTING SERBIA'S EUROPEAN PATH

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Selaković, in a conversation with the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod, thanked the Kingdom of Denmark for its support for the European integration of Serbia. 

DENMARK'S SUPPORT FOR REFORMS, EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, and later PM Ana Brnabic, received Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod today.

VUČIĆ: SERBIA REMEMBERS!

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, attended the marking of Remembrance Day of all the victims and expelled Serbs in the armed operation "Storm" and said that Serbia remembers!

"Today, when we remind ourselves again of what happened in August 1995, the terrible pogrom, the expulsion of more than 250,000 Serbs, the exodus and ethnic cleansing, we, at the same time, and finally, remind ourselves of who we are, what we are, where we come from and where we are going. Thank you all for being here together tonight and for showing how much we love our people", said President Vučić, adding that we will not forget any of the things that the Krajina people had to go through.

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ: WE HAVE DECIDED – OUR GOAL IS THE EU, BUT CHINA IS AN IMPORTANT PARTNER

We have decided – our goal was and remains the EU, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in an interview with the German daily "Handelsblatt", adding that there is no alternative for Serbia, but also stressing that China is an important partner for Serbia, and that the task of the state is to take care about the interests of its citizens.

SERBIA HAS ACHIEVED GREAT SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF DIGITALIZATION

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, stated at a gathering dedicated to digitalization and the IT sector, which was held in New York, that since she became Prime Minister, she is most proud of Serbia's success in the field of digitalization.

VUČIĆ, ZAEV AND RAMA ABOUT "MINI SCHENGEN"

Predsednik Republike Srbije Aleksandar Vučić učestvovao je danas putem video-linka na konferenciji „Mini Šengen“ sa predsednikom Vlade Republike Albanije Edijem Ramom i predsednikom Vlade Republike Severne Makedonije Zoranom Zaevim. Zvaničnici su razgovarali o daljim koracima u regionalnoj saradnji, kao procesu od vitalnog značaja za napredak Zapadnog Balkana i evropskog puta u celini.

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic had a telephone conversation today with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark Jeppe Kofod about the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the current process of vaccination.

Brnabic also informed Kofod about the most important activities in the field of the rule of law and the current process regarding Constitutional amendments.

Kofod said that Denmark welcomes Serbia's acceptance of the new methodology in the EU accession process.

The two officials also spoke about the overall relations between the two countries

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Dear Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, members of the delegations

I would point to a few ongoing issues in my speech that refer to the competences of the Mechanism, namely, the possibility of serving the sentences passed by the ICTY and Mechanism in the Republic of Serbia, with the current practice of disabling early release of the sentenced persons as well as obligation of the Mechanism regarding protection of sentenced persons.
 

MINISTER SELAKOVIĆ PRESENTED THE NEW E-CONSULATE SERVICE

A new service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs "e-Consulate" was presented in Belgrade today, intended for foreign citizens who apply for a visa and aspire to come to Serbia to work.

VUCIC: WE CONSIDER EUROPE OUR HOME

President Vucic said tonight that the visionary idea of Robert Schuman brought a true victory of the new trust after the Second World War and faith in the unification of differences in peace and solidarity, with the message that Serbia has that faith, as well as hope that it will become a country that will be gladly regarded in the European family of nations.

Congratulating everyone in Serbia and the EU on Europe Day, Vucic reminded that 9 May was also the day when the great victory of freedom is celebrated, which was won with huge sacrifices.

SELAKOVIC CONGRATULATES JOSEP BORRELL ON EUROPE DAY

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic extended a congratulatory message on the occasion of 9 May, Europe Day, to High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, expressing confidence that the idea of uniting in diversity, in peace and solidarity, would continue to be the guiding idea of the European Union.  

VUČIĆ: „IN 2020, SERBIA WAS AT THE VERY TOP IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN EUROPE”

Predsednik Republike Srbije Aleksandar Vučić razgovarao je danas putem video linka sa predstavnicima delegacije Međunarodnog monetarnog fonda koju predvodi šef Misije, Jan Kejs Martejn. Sagovornici su zaključili da osnovni cilj Srbije ostaje da sačuva teško stečenu reputaciju fiskalno sigurne zemlje, kao i da nadstavi sa odgovornom fiskalnom politikom kako javni dug ne bi prešao nivo od 60 odsto BDP-a, čime Srbija odlučno nastavlja da radi na daljem rastu ekonomije.

VUČIĆ: "WE WANT TO MAKE 'TORLAK' ONE OF THE BEST VACCINE FACTORIES IN EUROPE"

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met today with the Regional Director of the World Health Organisation for Europe Hans Kluge, to discuss cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as cooperation in improving health care in our country and other joint activities.

WHO DESCRIBES IMMUNISATION PROCESS IN SERBIA AS IMPRESSIVE

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic talked today with World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge about the epidemiological situation and the course of immunisation of citizens in Serbia.

Brnabic expressed gratitude for the cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, technical assistance and expertise, emphasising that the support of this organisation is very important for our country.
 

SELAKOVIC: PRISTINA PERSISTS IN ITS CAMPAIGN OF HATRED AGAINST THE SERBIAN PEOPLE 

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selakovic stated today that Pristina further persisted in its campaign of hatred against the Serbian people, which was most drastically seen in the unfounded accusations of mass rapes and genocide.

At the UN Security Council meeting discussing the Report of the UN Secretary-General on the work of UNMIK, Selakovic emphasized that the efforts of the provisional institutions in Kosovo and Metohija to create a narrative about mass rapes of Albanian women were obvious, and that propaganda methods and lies were used for that purpose.

SELAKOVIC: POLITICAL EXTREMISM OF ALBANIANS IN KOSOVO AND METOHIJA IS BECOMING STRONGER

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selakovic warned, at the United Nations Security Council meeting, that the political extremism among Albanians in Kosovo and Metohija was not decreasing, but on the contrary, was becoming stronger.

At the meeting discussing the Report of the UN Secretary-General on the work of UNMIK, Minister Selakovic recalled that the obligation to form the Community of Serb Municipalities  remained unfulfilled for 2,917 days now and that, in fact, 19 April marked eight full years since the agreement was reached in Brussels, while Pristina still refused to follow up on its commitment and enable the formation of the Community of Serb Municipalities. 

22 YEARS SINCE NATO AGGRESSION ON FRY

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic made a statement on the occasion of marking the Day of Remembrance of the victims of the NATO aggression.

"Your Holiness, distinguished Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, distinguished Speakers of the National Assemblies of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Srpska, distinguished Prime Ministers of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Srpska, distinguished Ministers of both Governments, dear guests and friends, representatives of the Serbian People from Montenegro, North Macedonia, Croatia, thank you for the fact that we are all together tonight and that the Serbian spirit is unbreakable and invincible.
 

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ ATTENDED TODAY THE CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF MEMORY ON MARCH 17, 2004

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic participated today in the commemoration of the Remembrance Day of 17 March 2004 - Pogrom in Kosovo and Metohija. He said that exactly 17 years ago, a pogrom took place in Kosovo and Metohija, and that pogrom surpassed all other crimes.

"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest, these words of Elie Wiesel, a camp survivor and Nobel laureate, make it forever incumbent upon us not to remain silent against crime, regardless of who and for what reason committed it", President Vucic stated and added that we remembered and learned every lesson in which we were losers, each one in which we were silent to our own victims, and each one when we were ready to forget.   
 

VUCIC AND THE FABRIZI ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE FIGHT AGAINST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met today with the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Sam Fabrizi, to discuss the continuation of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges in the mass vaccination process. 

La République de Serbie en qualité de membre associé à l'OIF, de concert avec toute la communauté francophone dans le monde entier, célèbre le Mois de la Francophonie. Pour tous les amateurs de la culture serbe et de la langue française, le Ministère de la Culture et de l'Information de la République de Serbie a préparé un vaste programme et l’Ambassade de la République de Serbie à Copenhague vous invite à découvrir la diversité et la richesse de la culture serbe en français.

SELAKOVIC: FIGHT AGAINST ALL FORMS OF CRIME IS A PRIORITY OF THE SERBIAN GOVERNMENT

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selakovic said today that the fight against all forms of crime was a top priority of the Serbian Government and an integral part of the EU accession process.

"It is also our moral duty, in order to leave a better world for the generations to come", Selakovic said participating via video-link at the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Kyoto.    
 

METROPOLITAN PORFIRIJE OF ZAGREB AND LJUBLJANA ELECTED AS THE NEW PATRIARCH OF SERBIA

The Holy Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church elected His Eminence Metropolitan Porfirije of Zagreb-Ljubljana, PhD, as the new Serbian Patriarch, in its convocation in Memorial Cathedral of Saint Sava in Belgrade on 18 February 2021.

PRESIDENT VUCIC: SERBIA IS READY FOR DIALOGUE ON KOSOVO AND METOHIJA, BUT WILL REFUSE BEING HUMILIATED

President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Army Aleksandar Vucic attended a demonstration of capabilities of one part of Serbian Army units in the "Rastko Nemanjić" barracks in Pancevo. On this occasion, President Vucic stated that Serbia was ready to continue the EU-facilitated dialogue with Pristina at any point, while respecting also the position of the United States as well as the positions of Russia and China.    

VUCIC WITH SEM FABRICI TO DISCUSS SERBIA'S EUROPEAN PATH

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met earlier today with the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia, Ambassador Sem Fabrizi, to discuss Serbia's European path, continuation fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, implementation of political and economic reforms, with particular emphasis on the rule of law and plans for new EU investments in our country.

FOREIGN POLICY PRIORITIES

Serbia's foreign policy positions are naturally being adjusted to the new developments at the international level, but our foreign policy priorities have not changed in a long time. Our top and most important interest is to preserve good-neighbourly relations and stability and peace in the region and, in the same context, to find a peaceful and just solution to the problems in Kosovo and Metohija, Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selakovic said in an interview with Politika daily.

OPEN CALL

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia has announced a concourse for co-financing projects in the field of translating representative works of Serbian literature abroad in 2021 (link). The concourse is open from January 19th to March 9th. The text of the concourse, whose goal is to support the translation of representative works of Serbian literature into foreign languages, and the accompanying application forms can be found on the website of the Ministry of Culture and Information.www.kultura.gov.rs.

Institutions, artistic and other associations and organizations, registered in the Republic of Serbia and outside the territory of the Republic of Serbia, professional foreign publishers registered exclusively or predominantly for publishing activities outside the territory of the Republic of Serbia, have the right to participate in this concourse.

PRESIDENT VUCIC: SERBIA IS THE FIRST IN EUROPE IN TERMS OF GROWTH

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that Serbia is the first in Europe in terms of economic growth, which will be officially confirmed at the end of March, and that this was possible owing to the reform measures taken since 2014 and the rapid opening of the country after the first wave of corona virus.

MINISTER SELAKOVIĆ ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RELATIONSHIP WITH DIASPORA

Our compatriots living abroad are one of the great potentials that the state has not recognized in the right way so far, which is why a different approach is needed to the issue of how to strengthen our diaspora and use the good will of people who are potential lobbyists for the interests of Serbia and the Serbian people, Foreign Minister Nikola Selakovic said.

MINISTER SELAKOVIC: NEW AMBASSADORS WILL BE APPOINTED THIS YEAR, BUT THE GOALS REMAIN THE SAME

This year, Serbia could finally have Ambassadors and Consuls General appointed to about a third of the currently vacant positions in the country's diplomatic and consular missions in the world, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic is convinced that most of these positions will be filled, as he points out, by the best possible people.

PRESIDENT VUCIC: SERBIA TO REMAIN ON THE COURSE OF A WINNING POLICY OF STABILITY 

Preservation of peace, taking care of the health and better living standard are key for Serbia in 2021, underlined President of the Republic Aleksandar Vucic, convinced that even though the completion of this ambitious and by no means easy task will be anything but straightforward, best results can be achieved by working in concert with the Government, while ensuring security and a future of certainty for the citizens.  

SERBIAN PRIME MINISTER THE FIRST PM IN EUROPE TO RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINE

Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Ana Brnabic received today the first vaccine against the coronavirus made by Pfizer Company, at the Torlak Institute of Virology, Vaccines and Sera.

Brnabic, who is the first European Prime Minister to receive the vaccine, pointed out that this day may be the first since 6 March that we have a reason for a smile on our faces as it marks the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic in Serbia, but also in Europe and the world.
 

MINISTER SELAKOVIC: FULL EU MEMBERSHIP REMAINS A PRIORITY OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic had talks today via video link with Head of EU Delegation in Serbia Sem Fabrizi and Ambassadors of the EU Member States.

BRNABIC AND BORRELL: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF NEGOTIATIONS

The Serbian government stated that at a meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between Serbia and the EU held today, the overall progress achieved in Serbia's accession negotiations so far was commended, as well as the adoption of an improved enlargement methodology that should accelerate Serbia's EU accession process.

J. JOKSIMOVIĆ AND ROTH ON SERBIA’S NEGOTIATIONS AND NEW METHODOLOGY

Minister of European Integration Jadranka Joksimović has held a video meeting today with Michael Roth, the Minister of State for Europe at the German Federal Foreign Office. They have discussed the current epidemiological situation in the two countries and the EU, as well as Serbia’s European integration process.

On the occasion of 10 December, the international Human Rights Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia reaffirms its commitment to the principles and values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on this day in 1948.

The principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been the foundation for the development of international law in this field, and of the international system for the promotion and protection of human rights, as a unique achievement of modern civilization. It is incumbent upon us today to safeguard and strengthen the international system ensuring respect for human rights, to develop human rights standards, control the implementation of commitments, and also to continue cooperating with international and regional institutions on the protection of human rights.

Serbia is fully committed to the universal values of human rights and implementing in practice the international legal instruments relating to human rights. Our continued cooperation with the Human Rights Council mechanisms in the framework of the United Nations, with the Council of Europe and the mechanisms of the OSCE human dimension, represents an important segment of activities carried out by all state authorities, thus demonstrating our consistent commitment to the implementation of international human rights standards.

The international Human Rights Day is an opportunity to point out once again that Serb and other non-Albanian population is being deprived of its rights in Kosovo and Metohija and to call again on the international community to ensure the respect for the guaranteed international human rights norms and contribute to creating conditions for the return of internally displaced persons and giving them back their usurped property.  
 

SERBIA AND THE EU - COMMITMENT TO FULL MEMBERSHIP

"We expect the European Union to monitor and evaluate the dynamics of Serbia's accession negotiations and evaluate our reform efforts," said the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at a meeting with ambassadors of EU member states accredited to Serbia and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Sam Fabricio, held at the Palace of Serbia.

SERBIA - EMERGING TECH DEVELOPING HUB

At the following links you can find useful information on the Republic of Serbia as a favourable destination for business, as well as investing in research and development of new technologies: Brochures: "SERBIA - Emerging tech developing hub" and "Guide to measures to support the development of innovative economy"

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 

The Joy of Europe is the oldest international manifestation of the childrens creativity from the European countries, who comes to Belgrade, "the children's capital", every October. This event is the winner of the prestigious European EFFE Label award "Remarkable arts festival - Europe for festivals - Festivals for Europe".

SERBIA IN THE LENS OF A DANISH PHOTOGRAPHER

Last year, on the occasion of National Day, we founded the first Diplomatic Library in the Royal University Library in Copenhagen (see….) and with a multimedia exhibition in that prestigious building we reminded of the 103rd year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belgrade and Copenhagen (see…). We had a challenge to motivate our dear colleagues to be active participants in our celebration this year as well. That is why we prepared a dialogue between two artistic expressions, two cities, two artists - A Dane and a Serb. We announced one, the other was a surprise.

Legendary Minja and favorite Leontina for the joy and smile of the youngest Serbs in the Kingdom of Denmark

SERBIA WORSHIPS FRIENDSHIP, DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

In the presence of a large number of members of the diplomatic corps and prestigious members of the academic and cultural community, on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia at the University Library in Copenhagen, the first diplomatic library in Denmark was founded, with the founder Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Jasmina Mitrović Marić. Thus, this year's celebration of the Serbian National Day was forever remembered by a collection that celebrates different languages and cultures.

On this occasion, in the same space, a multimedia exhibition "Belgrade-Copenhagen, 102 years of diplomatic relations" was opened by the Archives of Serbia and Yugoslavia from Belgrade, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Serbia and the Republic of Serbia in Denmark, Film News, and the Royal State archive in a special way. Curiosities, surprises, respectable speakers and, above all, many exceptionally distinguished guests, contributed to a unique academic-cultural event.
 

AMONG THEIR OWN

Earlier, in anticipation of Sretenje, our Embassy organized a program and reception for the Serbian Diaspora in Denmark. The only intention of this gathering was to give our people an emotional experience, to feel affection for their country, to be proud of it, that only full-hearted memories for days bring memories to the common moments in their home, their embassy. So it was ...

SERBIAN MEDICAL DIASPORA FOR HER COUNTRY

Another donation of medical material was launched from Denmark. This time, hospital sheets, work clothes, operating textile sets and operating uniforms for doctors and technicians, hospital pillows and blankets, in general - medical textiles of every kind. This donation will be addressed to patients in Šabac and Jagodina's hospital, as well as many health centres in central Serbia. In addition to all this, the free training of our surgeons is another humorous work by Serbian gynaecologist Nebojsa Kocanovic who works in Denmark.

SERBIAN ARTISTS VUK AND KOLJA IN HERNING

From the text published on 1.2.2019. in the daily newspaper "Herning", on the occasion of the exhibition of Serbian artists, sculptors and painters, Vuk Cuk and Nikola Kolja Božović on Jutland - the central part of the Kingdom of Denmark, which was opened on the last day of January by the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Kingdom of Denmark Jasmina Mitrović Marić.

Text was written by Henrik Øster Jørgensen, journalist

THE CELEBRATION OF SAINT SAVA- SCHOOL SLAVA IN THE YEAR OF ANNIVERSARY OF SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH- EIGHT CENTURIES OF AUTOCAPACITY

Communion and fraternal love were the basic message of the liturgy and events held in the Church of St. George in Copenhagen.

VISIT TO THE SERBIAN CAPITAL IN THE 101ST YEAR AFTER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN SERBIA AND DENMARK

It has been more than a decade since the last visit of a high ranking official of the Kingdom of Denmark to Serbia. A two-day visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs, Anders Samuelsen, to Belgrade is of great importance for further development of otherwise good diplomatic relationships between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Denmark. Diplomatic relationships were established for the first time in 1917 between the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Serbia.

TO THE HEROES ANCESTORS - PROUD DESCENDANTS

Multimedia program dedicated to the centenary of the end of the First World War was held in a supplementary school of the Serbian language in Copenhagen.

OUR BROTHER, DR VILHELM, SERBIAN DANE

On the occasion of the centenary of the end of the First World War, on November 9, a delegation of the Serbian Diaspora from the Danish city of Odense, together with Ambassador Jasmin Mitrovic Marić and Vicar of the Church in Vissenbjerg, Peter Lindholt Jensen, visited the birth house of the Danish volunteer within the Military Medical Service of the Serbian Royal Army in the Great War , Dr. Vilhelm Theodor Mølgaard, and laid a wreath and flowers on a family tomb.

DIASPORA AND THE EMBASSY FOR HOSPITALS IN ŠABAC, KLADOVO, TREBINJE AND ĆUPRIJA

With their second donor action this year, prominent Serbian doctors in Denmark, part of our highly respected diaspora, together with their Embassy, once again provided the necessary devices and equipment for the hospitals in: Sabac, Kladovo, Trebinje and Cuprija.

HARMONY OF SERBIAN DIASPORA IN DENMARK

His priesthood, the Bishop of the British-Scandinavian eparchy Dositej, served the Holy Archdiocese - church service in the church of St. George in Copenhagen, on the occasion of the day of St. Petka, "slava", of the Association (Kola ) of Serbian Sisters in the Kingdom of Denmark.

THIS IS SERBIA

In the organisation of  the Cultural Confederation of Foreign Societies, the embassies in Denmark had opportunity to present their national parks this year.

PHONETIC LETTER - SERBIAN CIRILLIC, FROM THESALONIKI BROTHERS UNTIL GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

In organisation of representatives of European Comission in Denmark, International highschool "Niels Brock" in Copenhagen, was host of public presentation for different culture and languages within European day of languages.

ABOUT KINDNESS AND HUMANITY

In organisation of cultural forum "Prosveta" in fully hall of Serbian church Saint George in Copenhagen, litterature event with writter Mira Bobić Mojsilović was held.

ON -LINE LEARNING OF SERBIAN LANGUAGE FOR FREE

Within project "ONLINE learning of Serbian language as domicile" association of Academic Serbian Association, is calling members of diaspora age from 7 to 30 to register for free 3months course of Serbian language by Skype.
 

"COLD, BUT STANDARD" OR SOMETHING MORE?

Lecture "How Serbs look at Scandinavia" of ass.prof. phd Dorijan Hajde from Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, held on department for easteuropean studies at University of Copenhagen.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, WORTH MORE THAN 300.000 EUROS CAME TO SERBIA

Valuable engagement and help of Dr Nebojša Kočanović, ginecologist and well known expert that works in Denmark. Dr Nebojša Kocanović, renominated expert in the field of gynecology in DK where he has been working for many years, approved meningfull donation in medical devices and equipment for hospitals in Jagodina and Ćuprija.
 

DELIVERY OF LETTERS OF ACCREDITIVES OF JASMINA MITROVIĆ MARIĆ TO THE QUEEN MARGRETHE II

Ambassador passed on best regards and best wishes of the president of the R.of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and all citizens of Serbia to her Royal Highness.

WE GROW WITH SERBIA IN OUR HEARTS

The biggest sport manifestation for children from Serbian diaspora in DK
 

Cross RTS for children and youth in the diaspora, was held on May 12 in the sports stadium Selskov in Hillerød.

FROM TWO LANGUAGE BOOKS TO SERBIAN KITCHEN

Serbian presentation - attraction on the days of francophonies in the University in Copenhagen

At the Festival of the International Organization of Francofonie (l`Organisation international de la Francophonie) held at the University of Copenhagen, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia took part in a very prominent way.

SERBIAN AMBASSADORS OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE COMPETITION IN COPENHAGEN

Team of students of FON amongst 12 best teams in the world

With her colleagues from 11 participating countries, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Kingdom of Denmark Jasmina Mitrović Marić attended the opening ceremony of the "Case Study" at the premises of the Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen, where the colors of Serbia were defended by students of FON University of Belgrade, assessing their knowledge and creativity in one of the toughest disciplines with the top 12 teams in the world.

SERBIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY IN COPENAGEN

"New life" of the department for Eastern European studies, opportunity for our people to get to know each other better.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Kingdom of Denmark Jasmina Mitrović Marić was a guest of honor on the University of Copenhagen, on the occasion of the reopening of the Department for Eastern European Studies.