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.

Ambasador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojevic attended today the medal presentation ceremony where two peace keepers of serbian army in UNFICYP, Warrant Officer Miloš Stamenković and Senior Sergeant, 1st Class Darko Simić, were awarded medals for their service.

Medals were awarded to serbian soldiers by the Force Commander of UNFICYP Major General Ingrid Gjerde.

16. May 2022.

Today in Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selaković, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides.

11. May 2022.

Today, in Marrakesh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selaković participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Minister Selaković said that Serbia was committed to the multilateral aspect of the fight against terrorism, adding that he firmly believed the United Nations should be the key forum for international cooperation in this field.

02. Mar 2022.

Foreign Minister Selaković meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation and the Ambassadors of the EU Member States

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selaković met today with the Head of the EU Delegation Emanuel Giofre and the Ambassadors of the EU Member States accredited to Serbia.

Minister Selaković informed the ambassadors present about the Conclusion of the National Security Council, which was adopted by the Government of Serbia on February 27 - regarding the situation in Ukraine.

The Serbian Foreign Minister said that Serbia deems the outbreak of the crisis and conflict in Ukraine deeply regretful, emphasizing that Serbia considers it very wrong to violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty of any state, as in the case of Ukraine.

In this regard, Foreign Minister Selaković reiterated that Serbia very clearly insists on the respect for the principles of international law, pointing out that this is the foundation of the Serbian foreign policy.

FM Selaković underscored that Serbia gives fully supports the negotiations between the two sides and all credible international efforts to find a peaceful and political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

Mr. Selaković pointed out that Serbia will continue to consistently maintain peace and stability in Southeast Europe in these challenging times, emphasizing that modern challenges also show that all disagreements on our continent must be resolved by peaceful means and dialogue.

STATEHOOD DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Today, February 15th, the Republic of Serbia celebrates its National holiday, Sretenje - Statehood Day.

Congratulations on the occasion of Serbian Statehood Day presented in a video message prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia with subtitle you may see on the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwafmeAEUA0iHaMzH9F-J-0LtbErJJt/view?usp=sharing

7 February 2022

BELGRADE TO GET CENTRE FOR FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Belgrade to get Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution

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. The agreement was signed at the headquarters of that forum by Director of the Office for Information Technologies and eGovernment Mihailo Jovanovic and Managing Director and Head of the Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Jeremy Jurgens.

11. Jan 2022.

Selakovic extends congratulations to the newly-appointed Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selakovic congratulated Ioannis Kasoulides on taking office as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

In the letter, Selakovic stated that he was looking forward to future close cooperation with Kasoulides, as a proven friend of Serbia and the Serbian people, on intensifying the political dialogue in all areas of interest for the two friendly countries.

“We highly appreciate your previous direct contribution to the deepening of overall relations, which you provided as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, and which was demonstrated through numerous personal contacts with top officials of the Republic of Serbia, as well as through the continued influence of your political engagement in shaping and strengthening fraternal relations between the two countries", the congratulatory message reads.

Minister Selakovic stated that full membership of the European Union remained one of the key foreign policy priorities of Serbia, and that we were grateful to Cyprus for its continuous and constant support.

"I am convinced that in the period ahead as well, we will be able to count on the understanding of your country when it comes to adequate evaluation of the reform activities we are carrying out in the process of European integration", said the Head of Serbian diplomacy.

Selakovic emphasized that Serbia highly appreciated the consistent position of Cyprus in terms of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, stating that Serbia would continue to strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.

14 December 2021

OPENING 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.

Brnabic said that in line with the new methodology, Serbia has opened cluster 4 – Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity, and within cluster 4, four chapters have been opened.

The Prime Minister underlined that this is a great success on which she wants to congratulate all citizens of Serbia and she thanked President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the support and understanding he showed.

18. Nov 2021.

SELAKOVIĆ SPOKE WITH GIAUFRET AND EU AMBASADORS

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

12 November 2021

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.

2nd November 2021

ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AT THE UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP26 HELD IN GLASGOW

"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.

We all agree that we must make investment into climate and environment.

SERBIA AND CYPRUS LINKED BY CLOSENESS, SOLIDARITY

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said today, during the talks with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Annita Dimitriou, that the two countries are linked by strong friendship, historically confirmed closeness and solidarity between the two peoples, grounded on full understanding and years-long mutual support.

Brnabic underlined that Serbia appreciates the support it receives from Cyprus on its path to the European Union (EU) and that country’s active engagement on speeding up the process of EU accession of the countries of the Western Balkans as it believes that only such a policy ensures stability and peace in the region and Europe. 

A series of works created during the Artist’s six-year stay in Japan will be presented at the IN TOTO Gallery in Nicosia.

The exhibition titled “Nichijō” (in Japanese meaning everyday, common) explores a visual story of beauty found in unsuspected places.

You are invited to experience this aesthetic journey through a collection of paintings, drawings, and fine art prints.

IN TOTO Gallery 8A Kanari Street, Ayioi Omologites, Nicosia

Tel: 22 262470 

Opening Hours:

Mon - Fri 16:00 - 20:00

Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 20:00

*Closed on Sundays

Exhibition Opening:

5th of November at 19:00

Guided tours: 12th,19th, and 26th of November at 19:00

*Limited spaces, for reservations email milenkost@gmail.com

22 October 2021

CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION WITH EU ON FURTHER REFORMS

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.

The topics of the meeting were 2021 EU Enlargement Package and in particular the Report of the European Commission on Serbia for this year, as well as the next steps in the process of accession to the EU.

15th October 2021  

SELAKOVIC IN UNSC: DIALOGUE AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENTS REACHED ARE THE ONLY RIGHT WAY TO RESOLVE ALL OPEN ISSUES

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.

1 October 2021  

MINISTER SELAKOVIĆ CONGRATULETED THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, sent his warmest congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as best wishes for the all-round prosperity and well-being of the brotherly Cypriot people.

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ ATTENDED CEREMONY OF THE BEGINNING OF WORKS ON THE MODERNIZATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE NIŠ-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.

25 September 2021  

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

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, has stated that in New York he introduced foreign ministers of 28 countries to economic success of Serbia but also to the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, which he also discussed with the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, who told him that we could count on the support of the Russian Federation, with regards to Serbian interests in K&M.

PRISTINA SERIOSLY JEOPARDISED REGIONAL STABILTY

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:

22 September 2021

HISTORICAL CLOSENESS AND FRIENDSHIP OF SERBIA AND CYPRUS

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, has discussed in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

Selaković emphasized that bilateral relations were traditionally good, based on the historical closeness and friendship of the two countries and nations.

He emphasized that Cyprus was a very important partner who in a principled and active manner provided support to Serbia in key foreign-policy priorities – the issue of Kosovo and Metohija and integration to the European Union.

22 September 2021  

PRIME MINISTER BRNABIĆ AT GLOBAL COVID-19 SUMMIT ORGANISED BY WHITE HOUSE

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.

In the message, the Prime Minister pointed out that Serbia was among the first European countries to procure a covid vaccine, and that she was the first European Prime Minister to receive the vaccine.

MEETING OF AMBASSADOR BLAGOJEVIC WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia, H. E. Marko Blagojevic, met on September 17, 2021, with the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Anita Demetriou, with whom he talked about the excellent relations between Serbia and Cyprus and the mutual will for their further strengthening in numerous areas.

Ambassador Blagojevic reiterated Serbia's position regarding support for the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and resolving the Cyprus problem in line with relevant UN resolutions. He also expressed gratitude for the firm position of the Republic of Cyprus in supporting Serbia's accession to the European Union, as well as in terms of non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo.

MARKING THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF ALL SERBS WHO DIED AND WERE EXPELLED IN THE ARMED OPERATION "STORM"

5 August 2021

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, attended the marking of the 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.

"For us, these are not just terrible numbers of victims", said President Vučić and emphasized that Serbia will not forget.

"History has never been rewritten like today. That is why I want to remind us all not only of what others have done to us, not wanting us to exist, but also of what we have done to ourselves, just as if we ourselves did not want to exist", said the President, noting that we must never again allow Serbia to forget its silent heroes.

President Vučić emphasized that we must never again cover our eyes, ears, and mouths in front of something that truly was a pogrom and the downfall of all humanity.

"Pretending that this is not true, avoiding saying it, is a crime not only against the victims, but also against ourselves, every living Serb, people from Krajina, as well as Serbia and its future", said President Vučić and underlined that people can stand up straight and live with themselves and the others without hesitation, fear and doubt, only if they remember.

President Vučić pointed out that Serbia must fight for peace and cradles with children, as well as that not remembering annuls and erases us from the history and the future, depriving us of the right to tomorrow.

"Our mission is a happy future for us and for the new generations! Today's Serbia is based on a clear identity and a culture of remembrance", said President Vučić and reminded that everything that had been neglected for decades had been done, and that a strong Serbia has become the master of its own destiny.

"Eternal glory to you, Serbian martyrs who perished in the "Storm" and all other pogroms. Your children are in their Serbia, taken care of, loved and successful. Sleep peacefully, Serbian falcons, the future of your children is our vow", concluded President Vučić and thanked everyone who showed that night how much they love their country and that Serbia remembers.

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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.

Brnabić, who is on a two-day visit to the United States, said that when she was elected Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government in August 2016, she wanted to do everything to change the public administration and what bothered her as a citizen.

She stated that, when she took office as Prime Minister, she knew what her priorities were and that first of all, digitalization needed to be raised to a higher level, that the education reform was supposed to begin, as well as work on strengthening the economy.

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.

He thus answered the question of what Serbia will choose once it has to choose between close relations with Beijing or the EU. Vučić emphasized that Serbia wants to become a full member of the EU.

"We are connected by history, common culture, EU members are already undoubtedly our most important partners", he explained and added that the trade exchange between Germany and China is 3,000 times higher than between Serbia and China, and, as he noted, even despite that, Serbia's business operations with China are portrayed as a problem.

STRONG AND CONTINOUS SUPPORT OF SERBIA AND CYPRUS FOR PRESERVING THE SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF BOTH COUNTRIES

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetrios Theophylactou.

The conversation confirmed that the bilateral relations between the two countries are based on strong friendship, mutual solidarity and strict respect for international law, and the interlocutors expressed unequivocal and uninterrupted support for preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries.

Minister Selaković provided strong support to the negotiating efforts of the Republic of Cyprus, which are aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem, while preserving the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cyprus.

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ PARTICIPATES IN THE MINI SCHENGEN CONFERENCE

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić participated today via a video link in the conference "Mini Schengen" with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Zoran Zaev. The officials discussed further steps in regional cooperation, as a process vital to the progress of the Western Balkans and the European path as a whole.

The interlocutors agreed that the countries of the Western Balkans need membership in the European Union, but also that the European Union needs the Western Balkans just as much since the region is surrounded by EU borders and the countries aspiring to membership share common European values.

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AT THE SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

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.

The second part of the speech will be dedicated to issues that are opened by the six –month Report on the work of the Mechanism by Mechanism President Mr. Agius and Report by the Chief Prosecutor Mr. Serge Brammertz, especially regarding current cooperation of the Republic of Serbia and the Mechanism.

The third part of my speech, and I noticed that in many of your statements even today, is going to be the view of Serbia on everything that took place in The Hague Tribunal and what the Tribunal verdicts brought to people in the region of former Yugoslavia.

START OF ONLINE SUBMISSION APPLICATION FOR VISA D FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE APPLING FOR WORKING IN SERBIA

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has begun implementing an online application for visa D for applicants who are planning to stay in Serbia on the basis of employment.

Application can be subbmited through the link https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/home

It is necessary to register and apply for a visa for each person individually.

After submitting the online request, the applicants are obliged to complete the applications and in hard copy together with passport to send it to the address of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia as usual.

Please note that the link for applying for visa D, for aplicants who are planning to stay in Serbia on the basis of employment, can also be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia https://www.mfa.gov.rs

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. 

VUČIĆ: WE CONSIDER EUROPE OUR HOME

President Vučić 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.

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.

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ MET VIA VIDEO LINK WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE IMF DELEGATION

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić talked today via a video link with the representatives of the delegation of the International Monetary Fund led by the Head of the Mission, Jan Kees Martijn. The interlocutors concluded that Serbia's main goal remains to preserve the hard-earned reputation of a fiscally secure country, as well as to continue with a responsible fiscal policy so that public debt does not exceed 60 per cent of GDP, whereby Serbia continues to work on further economic growth. 

MEETING WITH THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR 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. 

13 April 2021

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.

13 April 2021

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.

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.

PRESIDENT VUČIĆ PRESENTED THE DECORATION TO THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF CYPRUS

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić presented the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, with the Order of the Serbian Flag of the First Degree, for special merits in developing and strengthening cooperation and friendly relations between Serbia and Cyprus.

"Dear friend, I am honoured to be able to personally present you with the medal. You were decorated on the occasion of the Serbian Statehood Day and I want to tell the entire Serbian public that the holder of this medal is a dear friend, Minister of Cyprus, a country that has always been with our country and our people, a country that has stood in defence of international law and justice, always advocating for the preservation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia and persisting in such an attitude despite pressures," said President Vučić.

He pointed out that Serbia, thanks to Minister Christodoulides, has always considered Cyprus the closest friend not only within the EU, but also among all other countries, and added that Serbia has always been able to appreciate the strong support of Cyprus.

President Vučić expressed his belief that Serbian-Cypriot cooperation in all areas of socio-economic life will be richer and stronger and said that he hoped to host the President of Cyprus in Belgrade soon at the session of the High Council for Cooperation between Serbia and Cyprus.

"Thank you for always showing trust and love for the Serbian people, just as we show seriousness, responsibility and trust in our relations with Cyprus. Thank you for everything, and we will strive to reciprocate you and your people," the President said. 

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus said that he was honoured to receive the valuable recognition and to accept it with high gratitude, which is an expression of historical ties, common cultural values, religious tradition and long-lasting ties of friendship that unite us.

"Throughout history, we have faced many trials that threatened the existence of our peoples, but with great determination - which has become a characteristic of our nations - and through solidarity and support, we have managed to respond to the challenges and gained the right to look to the future with optimism, working with our neighbours in developing peace, security and prosperity," the Cypriot Minister said.

5 April 2021

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FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CYPRUS AND GREECE VISIT THE CHURCH OF SAINT SAVA WITH MINISTER SELAKOVIC

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic visited the Church of Saint Sava today with the Heads of diplomacy of Greece and Cyprus, Nikos Dendias and Nikos Christodoulides, and informed them about the details of the construction and interior of the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans.

The high-level delegation was received by representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and the Greek and Cypriot guests showed interest in every detail in the church already at the entrance.

The Foreign Ministers did not hide their enthusiasm for the mosaic, which covers an area of 15,000 square meters, and Minister Dendias commented on his impressions by saying that he was delighted and that the church, and especially the mosaic, looked spectacular.

At the end of the visit to the church, the representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church presented gifts to the guests, for which Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides thanked them in particular.

TRILATERAL MEETINGS WITH GREECE AND CYPRUS EVERY SIX MONTHS

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic held today a trilateral meeting with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Greece, Nikos Dendias.

On that occasion, the Serbian Foreign Minister emphasized that he talked with his colleagues about the European future of our country, but also that he reached an agreement on meetings to be held every six months, where they would discus topics from a number areas of interest to Serbia, Greece and Cyprus.

Selakovic pointed out that they also discussed economic cooperation, infrastructure, strengthening ties, energy, gas supply from various sources and various routes, and pointed out that the main goal of Serbia in regional policy was to preserve peace and stability.

He added that the Ministers agreed that greater cooperation was needed in the fields of tourism, agriculture and the IT sector.

Minister Selakovic thanked Greece and Cyprus for their principled support on the issue of the preservation of the sovereignty and integrity of Serbia, but also in terms of European integration, and pointed out that Serbia supported Greece in continuing the dialogue with Turkey, as well as when it comes to an agreement with Albania on determining border between the two countries.

Furthermore, he emphasized that Serbia reiterated its support to the sovereignty of Cyprus and also extended support to the continuation of the dialogue between Cyprus and Turkey.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides thanked Selakovic for his hospitality, stating that the three countries had friendly ties, and that the future trilateral cooperation represented the creation of a positive agenda in the interest of all peoples.

He pointed out that the citizens of both Serbia and Greece would be able to travel to Cyprus with a negative PCR test from 1 April, stating that this was the first step towards returning to normal. "The ultimate goal is to strengthen the stability and well-being of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean", Christodoulides said, congratulating Serbia on the impressive pace of immunization that puts our country at the very top globally.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus emphasized that today he confirmed to his Serbian colleague the strong support to Serbia and readiness for any possible assistance in achieving the strategic goal of joining the EU, as well as when it comes to non-recognition of Kosovo and Metohija.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias pointed to the prospect of cooperation between Greece and Serbia in the field of energy and security, as well as infrastructure. Dendias said that he was concerned about migrant flows, and he also stated that Turkey needed to strengthen the control of its borders.

The Head of Greek diplomacy reiterated his country's support to Serbia on its European path and specified that the Greek Prime Minister ordered that everything be done to help our country on that path.

5 April 2021

MEETING WITH THE HEAD OF THE DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

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.

President Vučić thanked the EU for its support to Serbia in the conditions of the pandemic and expressed hope that the first contingents of vaccines from the COVAX program will arrive soon.

"Serbia was among the first to join this programme, thus proving again to be a reliable partner of the European Union," said President Vučić and stressed that our country has taken a serious and responsible approach to fighting the pandemic, as evidenced by comprehensive measures adopted by the Serbian Government to preserve the health and lives of people, both citizens of Serbia and its surrounding.

SELAKOVIC: RELATIONS WITH CYPRUS BASED ON FRIENDSHIP AND TRUST

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selakovic met today with Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus Demetrios Theophylactou.

In the talks, the Head of Serbian diplomacy emphasized that our country attached great importance to relations with Cyprus, which were based on firm friendship, mutual trust, historically confirmed closeness and solidarity between the two peoples.

Minister Selakovic reminded that this was also evidenced by the fact that his first bilateral visit after taking office had been to Nicosia.

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

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.

Minister Selakovic emphasized that Serbia, in its Second Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment from 2019, identified as its goal to eliminate cybercrime, human trafficking, terrorism and irregular migration. 

IMPROVING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH CYPRUS

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic spoke today with Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Serbia Demetrios Theophylactou about the continuation and improvement of political and economic cooperation, especially in the fields of education and scientific research.

Brnabic expressed gratitude to the Ambassador of Cyprus on the acceleration of the process of European integration, in particular when it comes to the opening of chapters in the negotiation process.

AMBASSADOR MARKO BLAGOJEVIC MET WITH THE MAYOR OF NICOSIA

Ambassador Marko Blagojevic met with the mayor of Nicosia Konstandinos Giorkatzis on Friday 19th of February.

On this occasion, they exchanged views on many topics of mutual interest related to local government, the pandemic of Covid-19, cooperation in the cultural sector, and social politics.

Ambassador Blagojevic and Mr Giorkatzis talked in detail about strengthening the cooperation between Nicosia and Belgrade municipalities, mostly concerning local government.

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.

Immediately after the election a thanksgiving service was officiated and Many Years was chanted to the Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci and Serbian Patriarch Porfirije. Bells at Saint Sava Cathedral in the Vracar district of Belgrade rang a few minutes before 4:00 pm indicating that the 46th Patriarch of Serbia was elected.

AMBASSADOR MARKO BLAGOJEVIC MET WITH PRESIDENT OF THE CYPRUS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADAMOS ADAMOU

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia H.E. Marko Blagojevic met with President of the Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives H.E. Dr Adamos Adamou on February 17, with whom he discussed topics important for both countries.

Ambassador Blagojevic reiterated Serbia’s unconditional support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and solution of Cyprus question based on relevant UN resolutions. He expressed his country’s gratitude for Cyprus’ constant support to Serbia on its European path and concerning Kosovo and Metohija problem.

President of the HR RC Adamou confirmed excellent relations between Cyprus and Serbia, and expressed his gratitude for Serbia’s position related to Cyprus question, pointing out that Serbia has the full support of Cyprus on its path to become an EU member.

Ambassador informed President of the HR RC about Serbia’s accomplishments with the vaccination of its citizens, about the help that the Republic of Serbia is providing for the countries in the region and said that he is sad since not a single vaccine came to the region of Western Balkans through COVAX system.

Furthermore, he presented data on economic indicators and program on helping the economy and RS citizens, which confirm that Serbia is in this field also first in the region.

President of the HR RC also acknowledged that he is aware of Serbia’s excellent results in the field of economy and vaccination and informed the ambassador that the Republic of Cyprus is the first country in EU based on the number of citizens tested.

After they both agreed on excellent relations and cooperation between the two countries, ambassador Blagojevic presented the President of the HR RC with an invitation from the President of the National Assembly of RS to visit Serbia, which he was happy to accept.

AMBASSADOR MARKO BLAGOJEVIC ATTENDED THE FIRST FIRE SHOT FROM THE WEAPON SYSTEM DEVELOPED IN SERBIA AND INTRODUCED TO NATIONAL GUARD OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojevic, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Charalambos Petrides, and the Commander of the National Guard Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis attended a military exercise on 11 February 2021 at the Kiti shooting range, where the first shot was fired from the self-propelled canon of Nora Alexander TGS.

Nora Alexander TGS weapon system is manufactured in Serbia and consists of 155mm self-propelled Nora B52KE cannons, armoured vehicles type Milosh and a surveillance system. The delivery of this weapon system is part of a multiannual plan for modernization of the RC armed forces.

After the firing of the first shot, the Defense Minister warmly congratulated the National Guard staff for the excellent training provided, noting that Cyprus is continuing efforts to upgrade its armed forces along the lines of modern needs.

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.

MEETING WITH THE HEAD OF THE DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO SERBIA

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.

MINISTER SELAKOVIC SPEAKS FOR POLITIKA: THE YEAR OF REJUVENATION OF SERBIAN DIPLOMACY

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.

Another lasting interest of ours is full membership of the European Union, because this is the type of society we strive for. At the bilateral level, our goal is to strengthen ties with traditional friends, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, but also to build new partner relations with the United States. One of the most important tasks of our foreign policy is to improve the position and protect the rights and identity of our people in the region, as well as to provide various types of support to Serbs in the diaspora. All these are very important and more often than not complementary goals, Nikola Selakovic pointed out.

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.

The President pointed out that Serbia had a growth of 5.2 percent in the first quarter, while the Eurozone was at minus 3.2 percent, in the second quarter Serbia had a growth of 6.3 percent, while the Eurozone was at minus 14.7 percent, and in the third quarter, when the Eurozone was at minus 4.3 percent, Serbia's figure was only minus 1.4 percent. Vucic stated that Montenegro, for example, recorded as much as 26 percent minus in the third quarter.

Furthermore, the President emphasized that hospitals were built and renovated in our country, and that two hospitals were built from the ground up in just four months.

He said that the state made significant efforts to procure respirators, masks, gloves, protective suits, medicines, everything that was needed, and pointed out that work was being done on 10 general hospitals throughout Serbia, adding that all these were major achievements that were only possible owing to the success of the 2014 reforms, the enactment of the Labor Law, which yielded excellent results, and also through fiscal consolidation measures.

"These are unprecedented results for Serbia. Was Serbia ever before the first in Europe in terms of growth rate? We will get the results on 31 March that will confirm that Serbia is number one in Europe. All that was possible thanks to people who believed in difficult changes", Vucic said.

According to the President, this year, as many as six highways will be built in Serbia at the same time, and in this regard, he noted that Bulgaria has announced that the highway from our border to Sofia will be completed by the end of the year, after which it will be possible to use motorway to travel to Istanbul, which is very important to ensure that our country is on a transport route.

President Vucic emphasized that in 2020, the so-called year of corona, our country had a net inflow of foreign direct investment amounting to EUR 2.9 billion net, and three billion gross, which means that many foreign companies such as Toyota Tires, Boysen, ZTF and Brose have invested in Serbia even in this year of crisis.

The President said that Serbia has the highest average wages in the region, amounting to 511 or 512 euros, and that in February, due to the January increase, the average wage will be 535 or 536 euros, and that only in Belgrade in the last seven years the average wage increased by 180 euros or 40 percent. That President said that Serbia was fourth in the region in terms of salaries before, and that today we are officially the first, and that the difference in relation to other countries will only increase faster. He also pointed out that the employment rate is growing in Serbia as well as that our public debt increased less than in most European countries. This is illustrated by the data that in Italy the public debt surged to 156 percent, in Germany to 87 percent, in France to 114 percent, in Croatia to 88 percent, while in Serbia it is at 57 percent.

The Serbian President announced that by Sretenje, 15 February, an additional package of assistance to the economy will be earmarked, and as he explained, it will be a new capital injection for companies, the trade, entrepreneurs, small, medium and large enterprises which, as he said, concerns 1,052,000 people within that system.

Vucic specified that it will most likely be help in the form of two or three payments amounting to half a minimum wage each, and that there will also be sectoral aid for tourism, hotel owners, travel agencies, guides, for bus carriers, through another half minimum wage payment.

The President added that efforts will be made to extend the guarantee schemes as well, which proved to be excellent, amounting to 1.5 billion, and this time, through the same system, two more portions amounting to 500 million each could be provided.

Vucic said that the first agreements with DFC worth 300 to 400 million dollars are expected in seven days. He also stated that the state will endeavour to help pensioners further, in addition to increasing pensions by 5.9 percent in January, which will be reflected in their first checks in February, and added that pensioners should by March receive symbolic aid in the form of packages with vitamin C, D and zinc, which, as the President said, are small things, but they reflect the state's care and efforts made to protect health.

The President announced that negotiations on the procurement of the Chinese vaccine would be completed in the next seven to eight days, after the first quantities of the Pfizer and Sputnik V vaccines have arrived in Serbia, and pointed out that the Chinese vaccine was of exceptional quality, but probably the most expensive, which is why he wrote to the Chinese President and asked for a discount for our country.

Vucic thanked the Americans for deciding to sell the vaccine to our country and noted that no one in the region other than Serbia has received it, except for the small quantity that Albania got.

He pointed out that our state relied on itself and its own capacities, and that our state leadership anticipated that vaccines within the European COVAX plan would arrive late.

The President rejected the claims about bad results of Serbia in the fight against the corona virus and stated that our country has recorded the lowest corona virus mortality rate in the region.

He presented statistical information indicating that Slovenia had 144 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, North Macedonia 126, Bosnia and Herzegovina 123, Bulgaria 115, Montenegro 115, Hungary 110, Croatia 107, Romania 85, and Serbia 51.

"The mortality rate in the region is as follows: Bulgaria 3.9, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.7, Hungary 3.11, North Macedonia 3.03, Romania 2.48. Slovenia 2.15, Croatia 1.99, Montenegro 1.4, and Serbia 1.0. This can be seen in the graphs and is no fabrication", the President stressed.

He said that the state will fight for vaccines, and that only Serbia, in the Western Balkans, received significant quantities of vaccines, other than a smaller quantity that Albania received, and added that in one day since the registration for vaccination opened, as many as 63,000 persons have registered.

President Vucic expressed his belief that the year ahead will be better than the previous one as well as that the corona virus will be defeated through vaccination of citizens.

Belgrade, 12 January 2021

MINISTAR 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.

The President said that Serbia has set for itself great and ambitious goals for the next year, notwithstanding the complex international and regional circumstances, and that it will endeavour to fully preserve peace and stability in the region and the country, while safeguarding the vital national and state interests.

"Serbia will remain on the course of a winning policy - the policy of stability", President Vucic said and stressed that our country remains on the European integration path and that it will carefully foster its friendship with Russia and China, while building a friendship with the United States as well.

According to the President, Serbia will continue to pursue a winning policy, with the country itself as a top priority, i.e., a policy that will enable Serbia to continue being one of the top three countries in Europe in terms of growth rate in the next two years.

A precondition for that, the President noted, is to crack down on criminal groups, but also to ensure even bigger investments in the police and army forces.

"Serbia is the country that recorded the highest growth in Europe in 2020", the President pointed out at the annual press conference and added that he expects to conclude a new arrangement with the IMF, as well as that Serbia, by the end of next year or early 2022, will raise its credit rating to an "investment" one, which will put our country's rating on par with the most developed EU countries.

As the greatest success in 2020, Vucic noted that Serbia will end the year with the highest growth rate in Europe, which, as he said, is expected to be from minus 0.75 percent to minus one.

"I am proud to be the President of a country that is the European champion in terms of GDP", Vucic pointed out and added that German Chancellor Angela Merkel was also pleased with Serbia's success.

According to President Vucic, this result will encourage Serbia to accelerate its European path, while continuing friendships with those who did not turn their backs on Serbia when it was at its darkest hour, namely Russia and China.

The President pointed out that the activities to attract foreign investors will continue, then that work will be done on investments in agriculture, primarily the food industry, new machinery, and digitalization of agriculture.

President Vucic also emphasized that the goal is for salaries in the public sector to average between 560 and 570 euros by the end of the year. Only in Belgrade, the average salary would be around 700 euros.

President Vucic reminded that the salaries of health care workers will increase by five percent from January 1, while the salaries of others in the public sector will increase by 3.5 percent and an additional 1.5 percent as of April 1, while corporal, private first class and non-commissioned officer army ranks will get an increase of an additional 10 percent. He noted that the minimum wage will be increased by 6.6 percent and so will pensions from January 1, by 5.9 percent, with the plan that the average pension amounts to 270 euros by the end of 2021. The President especially pointed out investments in health care, reminding that two new covid hospitals have been opened and that the renovation and construction of health facilities continues throughout Serbia, while stressing that Serbia is by far the first in the region in terms of hospitalized persons per 100,000 citizens, which is why it has recorded a low mortality rate , and also that Serbia this year has been among the top three countries in the region according to the number of PCR tests performed.

Speaking about tourism, the President said that, next year, efforts will be made on the development of the Danube basin region, from Apatin to Kladovo, that the Ovcar-Kablar Gorge will be developed, as well as our mountain centers.

Discussing the field of culture and information, President Vucic said that the implementation of the media strategy and the completion of the reconstruction of the National Theater in Subotica are important for next year, and he announced investments in museums, especially emphasizing the relocation of the History Museum to the train station building. He also stated that the floor heating in the Church of Saint Sava will be completed next year.

He pointed out that the state will continue to take care of our citizens in Kosovo and Metohija, that no one can forbid Serbia to help its people, and that Serbia will not give up on helping our people.

As he emphasized, Serbia is ready to send medicines and vaccines to the Albanian population as well, and pointed out that in the upcoming period our country will pursue a policy of peace in the region and will endeavour to cooperate with Zagreb, Sarajevo, Podgorica and others.

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.

On this occasion, the Serbian Foreign Minister emphasized that full membership of the EU remained one of the key foreign policy priorities of the Serbian Government, and that the European integration process was a strategic goal also aimed at promoting the quality of the society.

Minister Selakovic pointed out that Serbia was ready for an acceleration of the accession process' dynamic which is why it accepted the new methodology in the first place, and that it is now hoping that it will, in the period ahead, receive clearer guidelines on its implementation in the negotiating process.

The Minister said that Serbia has taken a number of important steps forward in the reform process, which were not fully reflected in the European Commission's Annual Progress Report.

The Minister reminded that our country opened 18 out of 35 negotiating chapters with the EU since 2014, provisionally closing two, and that it is at this point ready to open five new chapters.

Discussing the talks between Belgrade and Pristina, Minister Selakovic noted that the only right path towards a sustainable agreement was through dialogue and compromise.

He explained that it was necessary that topics of the talks include the issues being ignored by Pristina for years, despite having committed to them under the Brussels Agreement, such as the establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities.

The Minister added that Serbia is deeply devoted to regional cooperation and that, as an important country of the region aiming to contribute to overall stability, our side has through its steps, among others, significantly contributed to decreasing the tensions with Montenegro.

Minister Selakovic also said that Serbia was very grateful to the EU and its Member States for the financial assistance, particularly amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Belgrade, 16 December 2020

BRNABIC AND BORRELL: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECT 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.

The participants in the meeting exchanged opinions on the current political and socio-economic situation in Serbia, and above all on the further dynamics of negotiations on EU accession, cooperation within the Common Foreign and Security Policy, as well as regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.

Accordingly, they welcomed the fact that the new government has placed European integration, preserving public health and economic growth, as well as normalising relations with Pristina at the top of its priority list.

At the meeting held via video link due to the pandemic, the Serbian delegation was led by Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and Minister for European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic.

The EU delegation was headed by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and European Commissioner for Enlargement Negotiations Oliver Varhelyi.

Borrell especially expressed gratitude for the participation of Prime Minister Brnabic, which is not the usual format, but which unequivocally shows how much importance the Serbian government attaches to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and Serbia's European path.

The interlocutors discussed current relations between Serbia and the European Union, primarily the process of Serbia's accession to the EU, as well as political and economic criteria, harmonisation of domestic legislation with the EU acquis, as well as the implementation of the EU pre-accession assistance.

The EU representatives reiterated the EU's commitment to Serbia's European future and called for proactive and strategic communication between Serbia and the EU.

During the meeting, they also talked about the way in which Serbia is facing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of resolving the health crisis and in overcoming the consequences for the economy in general and the implementation of reforms.

The participants agreed that good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation are key elements of the enlargement process, and to that end welcomed the continued dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and Serbia's consistent commitment to the process.

The EU representatives welcomed Serbia's significant contribution to military missions and operations, as well as Serbia's participation in EU battle groups, stressing the importance of further deepening cooperation on foreign policy issues.

The participants in the meeting also supported the Common Regional Market, launched by Western Balkan leaders at a summit in Sofia on 10 November, and recalled that the Western Balkans Economic and Investment Plan, adopted by the European Commission on 6 October 2020, provides a comprehensive framework to support economic convergence of Serbia and the EU region.

Belgrade, 17 December 2020

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.

SELAKOVIC AND FOTIOU DISCUSS DEVELOPING TIES BETWEEN THE SERBIAN AND CYPRIOT DIASPORAS

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic met today in Nicosia with Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Issues and Overseas Cypriots Fotis Fotiou and discussed developing ties between the Serbs and Cypriots living abroad.

SERBS LIVING IN CYPRUS DO NOT FEEL LIKE FOREIGNERS

The number of Serbs living in Cyprus varies constantly, but it is estimated that there are between 1,000 and 2,000 Serbs with residence permit in that country.

The Serbian and Cypriot people are bound by the same religion, similar culture, long-term good political and economic relations, but also the struggle for the preservation of territory, in which they support each other.

MINISTER SELAKOVIC: CYPRUS FULLY SUPPORTS SERBIA ON THE ISSUE OF KOSOVO AND METOHIJA AND THE EU

Cyprus is one of the states firmly supporting Serbia on the issue of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, and Serbia supports Cyprus in the same way, the Serbian Foreign Minister said today.

Having ended the official visit to Cyprus, his first since assuming the new post, the Minister told the Serbian media in Nicosia that he also informed his counterpart Nikos Christodoulides about this unchanged position of Serbia on support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cyprus.

"Furthermore, Cyprus has been one of the biggest advocates for Serbia's membership of the European Union, making efforts to assist and support us on our European path, every step we take and at every instance ", Minister Selakovic said.

MINISTER SELAKOVIC MEETS WITH ARCHIBISHOP CHRYSOSTOMOS II OF CYPRUS

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic continued today his official visit to Cyprus by meeting with Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus.

The meeting took place at the Archbishopric in Nicosia, on which occasion the Serbian Foreign Minister gifted to Archbishop Chrysostomos II a facsimile edition of the Miroslav's Gospel, the oldest Serbian book written in Cyrillic in the last quarter of the 12th century.

THE POSITION OF CYPRUS ON THE ISSUE OF KOSOVO AND METOHIJA REMAINS UNCHANGED

The position of Cyprus on the issue of Kosovo and Metohija is clear and will remain the same, as will the position of Serbia concerning its full support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cyprus, said today the Foreign Ministers of Serbia Nikola Selakovic and Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides.

President Vučić receives credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus

The credentials to the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić were handed over today by the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetrios Theophilactou, who conveyed the greetings of President Nicos Anastasiades.

Wishing Ambassador Theophilactou a pleasant stay in Belgrade and success in his work, President Vučić pointed out that he was glad that on the day of the credentials handover, Serbian Foreign Minister Selaković visits Nicosia, thus making his first official bilateral visit, because it testifies to the importance Serbia attaches to the friendship with Cyprus.

He greeted President Anastasiades and expressed hope that circumstances would soon allow him to be hosted in Belgrade to hold a session of the High Council for Cooperation between Serbia and Cyprus, as an opportunity to enrich Serbian-Cypriot cooperation.

The two interlocutors expressed hope that a tripartite meeting between Serbia, Cyprus and Greece would be realised soon. Ambassador Theophilactou said that he would dedicate a significant part of his activities to economic cooperation, highlighting the area of information technologies that provides many opportunities.

On this occasion, President Vučić emphasised that Serbia greatly appreciates the sincere friendship of Cyprus, which defends international law with its views.

Thanking for the support of Cyprus to the territorial integrity of Serbia, he pointed out that Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Cyprus in the same way and that this approach will not change. He also thanked for the support that the country provides to our European integration.

President Vučić and Ambassador Teofilaktu also discussed the developments around the Cyprus issue and the challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean and agreed that both countries are committed to respecting international law.

Ambassador Theophilactou thanked Serbia for participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus.

Belgrade, 11th December 2020.

On the occasion of the death of His Holiness, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade and Karlovci and Serbian Patriarch Irinej, we inform with great sorrow that a book of condolences will be open at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia, November 23rd to 25th 2020, from 11:00 to 14:00 (entrance from 47 Metochiou Street).

If signing the book of condolences is not physically possible, due to the measures and recommendations in force, statements and letters of condolence will be received by mail or electronically to the following address: nicosia@serbia.org.cy.

CYPRUS JUDO FEDERATION DECIDES TO AWARD STANISLAV JANKOVIĆ WITH A TITLE OF THE HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojević welcomed and officially congratulated Stanislav Janković for receiving the title of the lifetime honorary president of Cyprus Judo Federation. He congratulated him for all his accomplishments and success, and for promoting this noble martial art all around the world, during his 60-years long career.

Ambassador pointed out the contribution of Stanislav Janković in the expansion of martial arts in the Republic of Cyprus and in promoting and strengthening the relations between the two states through sport. The reception was also an occasion to celebrate his 60-years long commitment to this sport and reaching the highest master rank in judo.

A great teacher of judo, Stanislav Janković, master 7th dan, since the day he arrived in Cyprus and started working as a president of Judo Federation, coach and instructor for the national team, has been the most responsible for the development and remarkable results in international competitions achieved by Cypriot judoists in the last three decades, as well as for the popularity of this sport among young Cypriots.

Ambassador noted that he was convinced in Stanislav Janković being a role model for his students, not only in a professional way, but also with his personal human qualities and respect that he enjoys in Cypriot community and international circles, and pointed out that there is no greater award for a teacher.

MEETING WITH VICE-PRESIDENTS OF SERBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CYPRUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojević had a meeting with vice-president of Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Milovan Kocić and vice-president of Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, Dinos Mitsides on the 8th of October 2020.

The main topic of this meeting was the existing cooperation of two Chambers of Commerce, as well as the cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and Republic of Cyprus.

An agreement was reached on further coordination of Cyprus Serbia Business Association, under the auspices of two Chambers.

AMBASSADOR MARKO BLAGOJEVIĆ ATTENDED THE MILITARY PARADE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojević attended the military parade organized to celebrate the Republic of Cyprus national holiday, where he met and spoke with Republic of Cyprus government officials, as well as Minister of Defence of the Republic of Greece, Nikolaos Panayotopulos and the Chief of the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, general Demokritos Zervakis.

Combat vehicles manufactured in the Republic of Serbia and used by the defence system of the Republic of Cyprus were presented on the parade.

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AMBASSADOR BLAGOJEVIĆ MET WITH MINISTER PETRIDES

On 28th of September 2020, Ambassador Marko Blagojević met with Republic of Cyprus Defence Minister, Charalambos Petrides.

During this meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between two countries in the field of defence, as well as the current situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans.

WORKING BREAKFAST ORGANIZED BY DISY PARTY LEADER

On 25th of September 2020, Ambassador Marko Blagojević attended the working breakfast organized by DISY party leader A. Neophytou for members of the diplomatic missions in Cyprus.

On this occasion, Mr. Neophytou informed them about the recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and situation with the fenced part of Famagusta.

INVITATION TO A FREE THREE MONTH SERBIAN LANGUAGE COURSE VIA SKYPE

Within the project “Learning Serbian as a native language through an online course 2020”, the Academic Serbian Association invites all the people from Serbian diaspora, ages 15 to 19, to apply for a free individual three month Serbian language course via Skype.

THE SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CYPRUS-SERBIAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

On Saturday July 4th 2020, the Second Annual Meeting of the Cyprus-Serbian Friendship Association took place at Vassiliades Winery in Omodos, with the participation of more than 40 members.

We inform you that on 30th of May 2020, the repatriation flight was successfully realized by our national airline company Air Serbia from Larnaca to Belgrade. Around one hundred Serbian citizens who were affected by the emergency and forced to stay in Cyprus were transported on this flight, after asking for the assistance of the Embassy of Serbia.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia was also involved in organizing the repatriation of one female citizen of Serbia, who was residing in occupied areas of Cyprus during the lockdown period.

GRATITUDE TO DONATORS

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia expresses special gratitude to the benefactors, Serbian athletes Uroš Matić, Vujadin Savić, Milan Jevtović, Andrija Pavlović, Saša Marković, and Đorđe Denić, for covering travel expenses of Serbian citizens who were not able to do it by themselves and therefore asked for help from the Embassy for buying the airplane tickets.

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in Cyprus, Kypros Eliades, donated and delivered packages with food and personal hygiene items to Serbian citizens who were in Cyprus during the state of emergency and could not get back to Serbia.

Mr Eliades deposited a donation to the central special purpose account of the Republic of Serbia which is used for collecting donations for the fight against the pandemic of Covid-19.

We inform you that the Government of the Republic of Serbia has announced the termination of the Decision on closing all border crossings for entry into the Republic of Serbia.

Therefore, all border crossings have been opened from 22nd of May and they are functioning according to the usual regime.

A special consent / permit for entry of domestic and foreign citizens is no longer required for entry into the Republic of Serbia.

All persons entering the Republic of Serbia, instead of previous isolation measures and the obligation to possess a negative PCR test, are given a written notice during passport control, i.e. health warning in Serbian and in English, about the measures that should be followed in order to prevent the occurrence, spread and suppression of the infectious disease Covid-19.

On the 14th of May 2020, Mr. Uroš Matić, Serbian athlete, together with the ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, donated and delivered aid packages to Serbian citizens who were not able to go back to Serbia and have requested help from the embassy in food and personal hygiene items.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, together with our benefactors, will continue to provide help for Serbian citizens affected by the state of emergency in the Republic of Cyprus.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia expresses its gratitude to the Honorary Consul C. Eliades, Cyprus-Serbian Friendship Association, Serbian athletes and businessmen from Cyprus, and everyone else, for their contribution and offering assistance in finding accommodation and providing necessary aid (food, medicine, etc.) to our citizens, during the period before the humanitarian flight and their evacuation.

On 25th of March 2020, 23:25 local time, an evacuation flight YU 4511 was successfully realized by our national airline company Air Serbia from Larnaca via Thessaloniki to Belgrade.

This humanitarian flight, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, welcomed all the Serbian citizens, 70 in total, who had contacted the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia by the 20th of March and asked to return to their country.

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Cyprus Kypros Eliades was decorated with the Order of the Serbian Flag of the Third Degree for his distinctive efforts in strengthening cooperation and friendly relations between Serbia and Cyprus.

On the 14th of February 2020, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia and Honorary Consul Kypros Eliades organized a reception in Hilton Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia. The reception welcomed guests from the political and public life of Cyprus, members of the diplomatic missions and Serbian diaspora.

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojević attended the Medal Award Parade for the members of the UN mission in Cyprus (UNFICYP), held at the UN Protected Area in the buffer zone, at the location of the old Nicosia airport, on the 13th of February 2020.

Due to the occasion of National Day of the Republic of Serbia, The Embassy in Nicosia will be closed on Monday 17th February 2020.

During the 14th Cyprus International Film Festival that was held in Nicosia November 22-30, 2019, a monodrama “Iron Warrioresses – Women Volunteers in the First World War” was presented, which is written, directed and performed by a Serbian actor Jelena Mila.

On the occasion of the Armistice Day, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia will be closed on Monday, 11 November 2019.

At its meeting of 24. October 2019, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of Armenia, holders of ordinary passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.76/2019 of 25. October, 2019, and enter into force of 2 November, 2019. Under the Decision, the nationals of that country can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of entry, in period of one hundred and eighty (180) days, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 15 of the Law on Foreigners.

141st Assembly of the IPU is taking place in Belgrade on 13-17 October 2019. The main theme of the debate is “Strengthening international law: Parliamentary roles and mechanisms, and the contribution of regional cooperation”, during which the parliamentarians will talk about gender equality, children and youth, human rights, and sustainable development.

On October 11th ambassador Marko Blagojević met with the Chief of Cyprus Police K. Michaelides, with whom he talked about improving and strengthening the cooperation of the two countries in the area of internal affairs, as well as other topics of mutual interest.

On this occasion, the Chief of Cyprus police K. Michaelides presented a plaque award to the ambassador Blagojević for his extraordinary contribution to improving the cooperation of the two states in the field of police work and public safety.

A military parade was held in Nicosia on the 1st of October, marking the 59th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence. Minister of Defence of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin also attended the event.

The delegation of Cypriot businessmen, led by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in Cyprus and president of the company “Vassos Eliades LTDˮ, Kypros Eliades, visited Serbia from September 9-13, 2019.

State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nemanja Stevanović, participated in the opening of the 20th World Conference of Overseas Cypriots, held in Nicosia from August 27-30, 2019.

Ambassador Marko Blagojević presented the service books to the St. Sava’s Church elder Prota Fidias and priest Panteleimon.

On Saturday, September 10th, starting at 7:30 am, a memorial service was held in the Church of St. Sava in Limassol, for all the people that tragically died in a joint criminal action called “Storm”.

The international basketball camp “Moufflons Invitational Basketball Camp” is being held in Agros on Troodos mountain and is organized by Serbian basketball trainer Nemanja Bjedov.

Republic of Serbia is Candidate for the re-election into the UNESCO Executive Board for the term 2019 - 2023.

More about candidacy HERE.

During his official visit to Nicosia from 18 to 19 July 2019, upon the invitation of Minister of Education and Culture R. Cyprus K. Champiaouris, Minister of Education, Science and Technological Development Serbia, Mr Mladen Sarcevic visited the Serbian Embassy in Nicosia.

Minister of Education, Science and Technological Development of Serbia, Mr Mladen Sarcevic paid an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on July 18-19, upon the invitation of Minister of Education and Culture of Cyprus, Mr Kostas Champiaouris.

Ambassador of Serbia in Cyprus, H. E. Marko Blagojevic, attended a medal award ceremony for UNFICYP military personnel, which was held on July 18, 2019 at the UN Headquarters in the Buffer Zone, former Nicosia Airport.

A Delegation of the National Assembly of Serbia was in an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus from the July 3-6, 2019, upon the invitation of the Cyprus representatives.

A delegation from the city of Novi Sad, led by the mayor of this city, Miloš Vučević, visited the Republic of Cyprus on the 4th and 5th of July 2019.

The traditional Intercultural Festival “Musical Footprints 2019” was held at Heroes’ Square in Limassol, on Sunday, 23rd of June, starting 6:30 pm.

During working visit to the Republic of Cyprus in the period from May 21st to May 23rd 2019, a delegation of the Provincial Government headed by Vuk Radojevic, PhD, Provincial Secretary for Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, visited the European University in Nicosia.

The delegation of the Provincial Government, headed by the Secretary for Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, Vuk Radojević, PhD, paid a working visit to the Republic of Cyprus from 21 to 23 May 2019, during which were held meetings with representatives of the Cypriot Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.

On May 2, 2019 head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, awarded medals in the service of peace in Cyprus to chief police adviser Milan Glišović and police adviser Goran Filipović.

According to the Law on Official Holidays in the Republic of Serbia, Easter Holiday starts as from Holy Friday to Monday after Easter. Easter Holiday for 2019 starts 26th April (Friday) until 29th April (monday) including.

According to the same Law, in the Republic of Serbia the 1 and 2 May will also be holiday.

Ambassador Marko Blagojevic met with Mr. Alexander Čotrić, who attended the meeting of the International Secretariat, the chairman of the boards and rapporteurs of the Interparliamentary Assembly of Orthodoxy.

Milan Trajković, winner of the gold medal for Cyprus at the recently completed European Athletics Championship in Glasgow (discipline 60m with crosses) visited Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia.

On the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the March pogrom of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Cyprus organized the commemoration of the victims.

The commemoration was held on Sunday, March 17th, 2019 in the Church of St. Sava in Limassol, with the blessings of His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej and His Blessing Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos II.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia together with the personnel of the Embassy was present at the commemoration, as well as Serbian police officer member of UNFICYP Mission, President of the Society of Cyprus-Serbian Friendship and numerous members of the Serbian community in Cyprus.

Ambassador Blagojevic addressed the attendees with the speech about the suffering of the Serbian people, as well as the current threats to our country and our people.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia congratulates Cypriot athlete Milan Trajkovic for winning a gold medal in the race at 60 meters with overpasses at the Glasgow competition.

The exhibition of the Nikola Tesla Museum titled "Tesla, Work, Spirit, Vision" was opened on March 1, 2019 in Nicosia, which was broadcasted by Omega TV in direct television coverage.

The exhibition was officially opened by the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Cyprus, Marko Blagojevic and the director of the Nikola Tesla Museum Ivona Jevtic, in the presence of numerous figures from the public and cultural life of Cyprus, representatives of the diplomatic corps, personal envoy of the archbishop KPC Bishop Grigorios, as well as members of the Serbian community.

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Cyprus, Marko Blagojevic, attended a Medal Award ceremony for military members of the UN Mission in Cyprus (UNFICYP), held on 28th February 2019, at the UN Headquarters in the Buffer zone, on the territory of the former Nicosia airport.

Lieutenant Colonel Dragan Petković, officially assumed duties on February 27th 2019 in Nicosia as Defense Attache of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Cyprus, on a non-resident basis.

On the initiative of the Embassy of The Republic of Serbian in Nicosia on the 24th February 2019, the Founding General Assembly of the “Cyprus – Serbia Friendship Association” with over forty (40) participants, was held at the premises of the Embassy. On this occasion the aims and objectives, structure and ways of operating the future association were presented. After some discussions relating to the future functioning of this organsation, the provisional members of the board have been elected and the draft statue of the association has been approved.

Due to the occasion of National Day of the Republic of Serbia, The Embassy in Nicosia will be closed on Friday 15th February 2019.

Ambassador M. Blagojević met with the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, D. Syllouris on February 6th, 2019. They reaffirmed excellent political relations between the two countries and expressed willingness to continue the cooperation in areas of mutual interest. It was agreed to improve parliamentary cooperation through the exchange of visits at various levels.

Due to the state holiday of the Republic of Serbia, The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia will be closed on January 1, January 2, and January 7, 2019.

Second Joint Session of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus was held in Nicosia on 30th November 2018, chaired by the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiades.

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia would like to thank the Republic of Cyprus for its principle position and support it provides in terms of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia, especially in international organizations, as demonstrated by the yesterday's voting on the so-called „Kosovo” for membership in Interpol.

Delegation of the Municipality of Sremski Karlovci, headed by the president of Municipality Nenad Milenkovic and Deputy President Stefan Stevic, visited Cyprus in the period from 10 to 14 November 2018, on the occasion of their participation on International Conference “ Touristic and resort cities; nowadays and tomorrow, challenges and opportunities” where major subject was the preservation of historical and cultural buildings.

Due to the state holiday of the Republic of Serbia, The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia will be closed on November 12, 2018.

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Cyprus Marko Blagojevic, participated at the Seventh Summit EU-Southeast Europe “Sustainable recovery in Balkan-Serbia on leading role” which was held on 4 and 5 October in Belgrade in the organization of London “Economist”.

    On the occasion of the inauguration of re-elected president of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Marko Blagojevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, attended the reception at the Presidential Palace.

    On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia, on the 15th of February, 2018, a formal reception was held in Hilton Park hotel for representatives of Diplomatic Corp, politicians and officials as well as for Serbian Diaspora in Cyprus. This event was attended by about 400 guests, and it was a reportage during the news on Ant1 TV stations.

DECISION TO SUSPEND TENDERING PROCEDURE

For procurement of large-scale

“Structural and craft works on the good maintenance of the premises used by the Embassy of

the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia, with the Turnkey Clause“, reference number 02/2017

More information is attached here.

Construction and craft works on regular maintenance of the
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia – turnkey project
Serial number 02/2017

You can download tender documents here

 
EMBASSY OF REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
2 Vasilissis Olgas Street 1101
NICOSIA CYPRUS

Ref:   424-7 /17
Date:12.06.2017.

Pursuant to the Directive on Procurement in Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts of the Republic of Serbia No. 716/GS of 20 May 2013, Instruction on Conducting Procurement in DCMs of the Republic of Serbia Abroad No. 716-2/GS of 3 July 2013 and the Decision on Commencement of Contract Awarding Process No: 424-1 /17 of 12.06.2017., the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia publishes

AN INVITATION TO BID

Subject of procurement

The subject of the procurement are construction and craft works on regular maintenance of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia – turnkey project.

Description of the subject of procurement
Pursuant to the Decision on Commencement of Contract Awarding Process No.424/17 of 12.06.2017., for the procurement of construction and craft works on regular maintenance of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia – turnkey project, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia invites bidders to submit their bids in writing and in accordance with the tender documents.
All bids must be entirely prepared in accordance with the tender documents.
The tender documents required for the submission of bids in writing can be collected every workday from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia, 2 Vasilissis Olgas Street 1101 Nicosia, Cyprus, from the day of issuing the invitation to bid, or downloaded from the web page of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia: www.nicosia.mfa.gov.rs
All information is available at: : 00357 22 777 511.

Due date, place, time and manner of bid submission
All bids received by the Contracting Authority prior to 27. June 2017  by 11:00 hours shall be deemed timely.
The Bidder shall submit the bid in a closed envelope in person or by mail delivered to the Contracting Authority’s address:
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
2 Vasilissis Olgas Street 1101 Nicosia, Cyprus

The subject of the procurement should be indicated on the envelope: Procurement Bid – Procurement of construction and craft works on regular maintenance of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia – turnkey project ordinal No. 02/2017 .
The envelope or the box containing the bid must have the following words written on its front: ”BID - DO NOT OPEN”, with the Bidder’s full name, address, telephone number and contact person at the back.
A bid which has not been received by the Contracting Authority within the indicated time-limit, regardless of the manner of delivery, shall be deemed untimely. Once the procedure of opening bids is over, the Authority’s Procurement Commission shall return all untimely bids unopened to the bidders, with the note that they have not been received in time.
Criteria and criterion elements for selecting the best bid
The decision on awarding the contract for the procurement of goods shall be made on the basis of the lowest offered price criterion, provided that the bid fulfils all the Authority’s requirements and mandatory conditions set forth in the tender documents.  
Opening of bids by the Commission (time and place)
Opening of bids shall take place after the due date for submitting bids has expired, i.e. on the day of 27.06.2017, commencing at 11,30 hrs, in the offices of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia  in Nicosia, 2 Vasilissis Olgas Street 1101 Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Contracting Authority’s Commission shall prepare a report on the expert assessment of bids within 10 days from the date of bids opening.
The Commission shall draw up a draft decision on contract awarding within 10 days from the date of bids opening.

Deadline for concluding a contract:
The contract with the selected Bidder shall be concluded within 10 days from the date of making the decision on contract awarding.
Contact person:
Contact person in the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia is Dejan Bivolarevic. Tel: 00357 22 777 511, E-mail: nicosia@serbia.org.cy

Commission
                                                                                                                 

We would like to inform you that the Belgrade City Administration, Secretariat for Culture, has announced a "Public international two-phase open competition for the design of a conceptual solution for the Zoran Djindjic memorial at the Students square in Belgrade".

The aim of the competition is to obtain the best quality conceptual solution for the Zoran Djindjic Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade and to create a dignified memory of Zoran Dindjic, his life, work and social and historical changes he initiated in Serbia, as well as of his tragic death at the entrance to the building of the Government of the Republic of Serbia on March 12, 2003.

Zoran Djindjic was one of the founders of the Democratic Party and served as President of the Executive Board from September 1990, and as President of the Party from January 1994. He was a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Philosophy and Social Theory, member of all three multiparty sessions of the National Parliament of the Republic of Serbia and of the Council of the Republics in the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

He was elected Mayor of Belgrade on the 2lst February 1997, representing the Together coalition, which topped the polls in many Serbian cities in the 1996 local elections. In June 2000, Djindjic took on the role of coordinator in the Alliance for Change and then became head of the Central Election Committee and promotional campaign coordinator of the Serbian Democratic Opposition (DOS) for the elections held on the 24th September 2000. He became Prime Minister of Serbia on 25th January 2001, after the victory of DOS in the Serbian parliamentary elections in December 2000.

Zoran Djindjic was murdered on March 12th 2003 in front of the Serbian government building, for striving to liberate Serbia from her past and to lead her into the future. Djindjic left behind his wife Ruzica, daughter Jovana and son Luka.

BELGRADE CITY ADMINISTRATION

Secretariat for Culture

Belgrade, Trg republike 3

announces

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL TWO-PHASE OPEN COMPETITION FOR THE DESIGN OF A CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION FOR THE ZORAN DJINDIC MEMORIAL AT THE STUDENTS SQUARE IN BELGRADE

Competition organizer:

City of Belgrade - Belgrade City Administration, Secretariat for Culture.

Competition Purpose:

The aim of the competition is to obtain the best quality conceptual solution for the Zoran Dindjic Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade.

The meaning of the artistic and program solution is to create a dignified memory of Zoran Dindjic, his life, work and social and historical changes he initiated in Serbi4 as well as of his tragic death at the entrance to the building of the Govemment of the Republic of Serbia on March 12, 2003 .

The space for which this memorial should be designed is a part of the reconstructed Students Square which is to be transformed into a pedestrian zone, according to the project design made by architect Boris Podrecca.

The memorial is expected to be designed in the tone of contemporary visual art.

Type of Competition:

As for the type, the competition is public

As for the participants, the competition is open.

As for the form, the competition has two phases.

As for the manner and design submission, the competition is anonymous.

Language of the competition for local participants shall be Serbian, and for foreign participants English.

Documentation:

Competition participants may download the competition material free of charge at the web-portal of the City of Belgrade (http://www.beograd.rs) and Association of Belgrade Architects (http://www.dab.rs) starting as of March 30,2017.

Term:

The final deadline for submission of designs in the first phase of the competition is June 15,2017,till3 p.m., irrespective of the manner of design submission (direct submission or by mail).

Deadline for the completion of the jury work and publication of the first phase results is June 30,2017 . The final deadline for submission ofthe design in the second phase of the competition is September 28, 2017 , till 3 p.m., irrespective of the manner of design submission (direct submission or by mail).

Deadline for the completion of the jury work and publication of the second phase of the competition is October 16,2017.

Prize fund:

If minimum l0 designs are submitted by the end of the defined deadline, which meet the propositions of the competition for the second phase, 6 (six) desigrrs will be selected.

Prizes at the total amount of the net prize fund of 19.000 euros shall be granted in the following order:

- First prize 8.000 euros.

- Second prize 5.000 euros,

- Third prize 3.000 euros,

and three equally valuable purchases of 1.000 euros each.

Prize purchase payments for designs whose authors are residents of the Republic of Serbia shall be paid in dinar equivalent.

The design is awarded the first prize shall be selected for realisation.

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF REAL ESTATE SALES SERVICES – THE SALE OF DIPLOMATIC REAL ESTATE IN NEW YORK (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA), TOKYO (JAPAN), BONN (GERMANY), AND BERNE (SWITZERLAND)

- Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Republic of Serbia – as the sole Successor States to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (hereinafter “the SFRY”) – and the co-owners of diplomatic and consular property of the SFRY, as the previous title owner, hereby issue an invitation to tender for the provision of the service of brokering the sale of the following immovable property*1 :

a) Permanent Mission of the SFRY to the UN, New York, USA (854 Fifth Avenue, N.Y. 10065); additional indicative data: block 1391, Lot 6, site area 3,600 sq. ft./30 x 120, gross living area 16,125 sq. ft, est. 1910;

b) Residence of the Permanent Representative of the SFRY to the UN, New York, USA (730 Park Avenue, N.Y. 10021); additional indicative data: Apt. 16/17B, cooperative interest, 718/30.000 shares, block 1385, Lot 37, project name: Park 71st St. Corp., gross living area above grade 4,294 sq. ft., Act. Age: 1929;

c) Embassy and residence of the SFRY in Tokyo, Japan (7-24, 4-chome, Kitashinagawa Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo); additional indicative data: land 316-37 Kita Shinagawa 4-Chome, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, registered total area 995.27 m2 (app. 28 m x 30 m), building 316-37 Kita Shinagawa 4-Chome, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, total floor area 1,725.70 m2 (size in building design document), time of completion 1965;

d) Embassy of the SFRY in Bonn, Germany (Schlossallee 5, 5300 Bonn 2), additional indicative data: land register Mehlem, entry no. 2,865, building and garden/courtyard area 5,441 m2, Schlossallee 1 and 5, floor area 1,565 m2 (ground floor, cellar, attic, underground garage with 14 parking spaces);

e) Embassy and residence of the SFRY in Berne, Switzerland (Seminarstrasse 5, 3006 Bern), additional indicative data: estate: nr. 199 Bern 4, land area: total 1,760 m2, building gross area 540 m2, garden area/courtyard 1,220 m2, construction year: 1978.

The Successor States underline the following:

- The service of brokering the sale of all the immovable property listed above will be awarded to a single real estate agency, which will be awarded the contract by the Successor States;

- The deadline for submitting tenders is 30 days from the day following the issuing of this invitation to tender, while the Successor States will notify tenderers of their decision within 50 days from the deadline for submitting tenders;

- Among the references qualifying them to successfully broker the sale of the listed property, interested tenderers will submit the following documents, and define their conditions for providing brokerage services. In their offer, the interested tenderers will include:

a) Documents certifying that the tenderer is a registered company;

b) Documents proving that the tenderer has offices, branches, or partner organisations in the countries where the property on sale is located, operating in the listed cities (New York, USA; Tokyo, Japan; Bonn, Germany; Bern, Switzerland);

c) Documents showing the tenderer’s turnover amounted to at least US$ 100 million*2  in the last three years;

d) Guarantee for the offer in the amount of US$ 50,000.00 (the guarantee will be returned to the tenderer upon the signing of the brokerage contract); 

e) Performance guarantee in the amount of US$ 100,000.00 (the performance guarantee will be returned to the tenderer upon the completion of the contract);

f) Evidence of financial and business solvency;

g) Evidence of technical and professional capacities and references proving the successful provision of brokerage services;

h) Certificate of no conviction of the tenderer/legal entity and its CEO, in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of the registered seat of the tenderer and permanent residence of its CEO;

- The period of validity of the tender shall be at least 90 days from the date of submission;

- Interested tenderers will specify their tenders as a brokerage fee, which is a percentage of the total gross sales price of the property listed above;

- The lowest brokerage fee shall be the decisive criterion in selecting the successful tenderer, provided that the tenderer meets all the above conditions;

- Interested tenderers will submit their tenders (in a sealed envelope, marked with the designation ‘Do not open’) by registered mail addressed to:

Stanislav Vidovič, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 25.

- The Successor States will provide appraisals of the market value of all the listed immovable property to the successful tenderer; the property’s appraised market value will represent the minimum asking price for the property concerned, unless otherwise decided by the Successor States;

- The sale of the immovable property will be conducted preferably by way of public auction or by any other method in accordance with the local real estate market practice for each immovable property concerned, as advised by interested tenderers in their tenders;

- The Successor States reserve the right not to select any tenderer, even if all conditions are met;

- The immovable property listed in this invitation to tender may be sold separately or not. Each Successor State must confirm the sale of each immovable property under the terms to be negotiated with the best offer/potential buyer prior to concluding the sale if the purchase price offered is below the appraised market value or the minimum asking price.

- Contact details for additional information: gp.mzz@gov.si or sekretariat.mzz@gov.si.

  *1 The information on property in this invitation to tender are only indicative. The Successor States accept no responsibility for their accuracy. Precise information may be obtained by consulting public databases of the countries where the immovable property is located. The Successor States will submit relevant data in their possession regarding the immovable property listed in this invitation to tender to the successful tenderer after the completion of the selection process.

  *2 Or the equivalent in €, CHF, or ¥.

TENDERER INFORMATION SHEET

Tenderer's legal name
Tenderer's country of constitution
Tenderer's year of constitution
Tenderer's legal address
Tenderer's authorized representative (name, address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail address)
Eventual partner organizations in countries where the property for sale is located a) New York:
b) Tokyo:
c) Bonn:
d) Berne:
Tenderer's turnover by year (indicated in local currency and in EUR applying the reference rates of the European Central Bank - http://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html)
2013:  2014:  2015:

Submission of tender guarantee using the attached Form B-1 (underline) yes no
Accept performance guarantee using the attached Form B-2 (underline) yes no
Evidence of financial and business solvency (underline) yes no
Evidence of technical and professional capacities and references proving the successful provision of brokerage services (underline) yes
no
Certificate of no conviction of the tenderer/legal entity and its CEO (underline) yes no
Period of validity of the tender (minimum taking in consideration Invitation to tender provisions – deadline for submitting tender 30 days following issuing of invitation and notification of decision within 50 days from deadline for submission of tenders = 80 days) (insert dd.mm.yyyy)
Brokerage fee
(in % of total gross sales price of immovable property)
Suggested method of sale for each immovable property a) Permanent Mission, New York:

b) Residence, New York:

c) Embassy and residence, Tokyo:

d) Embassy, Bonn:

e) Embassy and residence, Berne:

TENDER BOND (GUARANTEE) 

Name of the bank:     

Place and date:     
Beneficiary (Contracting Authority): Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations in New York, 630 Third Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, N. Y. 10017, USA, representing the successor states of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Serbia
     
Guarantee No.     

In accordance with the Invitation to tender for the provision of real estate sales services – the sale of diplomatic real estate in New Yok (United States of America), Tokyo (Japan), Bonn (Germany), and Berne (Switzerland), dated ______________ for the following transaction: 1. Service of brokering the sale of immovable property listed above by a single real estate agency, which will be awarded the contract by the successor states of the former SFRY

for the needs of the Contracting Authority (beneficiary of this guarantee), the Tenderer _______________________________________________________________________ is bound - in order to prove seriousness of the Tender in this procurement procedure - to submit a bank guarantee amounting to USD 50,000.00 (fifty thousand 00/100).

The bank is bound to pay the sum indicated in the following cases:
a) if the Tenderer withdraws or changes the bid during the Tender validity period specified in the Tender (e.g. until the successor states of the former SFRY notify tenderers of their decision) or
b) if the Tenderer having been notified of the acceptance of its Tender during the Tender validity period:
• fails or refuses to conclude the contract in compliance with the provisions of the Instructions to Tenderers, or
• fails or refuses to submit the performance bond in compliance with the provisions of the Instructions to Tenderers.

We hereby undertake to be bound within 15 days upon the receipt of the first written claim of the Contracting Authority to pay to the Contracting Authority the abovementioned sum without requiring any additional argumentation, if it states in its claim that this sum belongs to it due to the occurrence of one or both of the above cases and states which case or cases occurred.

The claim invoking the bond shall be submitted to the bank and it shall contain:
1. an original statement of the Contracting Authority invoking the performance bond in compliance with the aforementioned paragraph and
2. the original of the Tender Bond No. _______ /_______.

This bond decreases with each, by this guarantee, realized payment.
This bond shall be valid until the Tenderer is selected in the aforementioned Tender procedure and (in case the whole or partial Tender is accepted) until the moment when the selected Tenderer concludes the contract with the Contracting Authority and submits to it the performance bond, but no later than until the expiration of the validity of the contract.

If we do not receive any claim from you regarding the payment of the guaranteed sum within 90 days from the deadline for submitting tenders, this guarantee ceases to be valid regardless of whether it has been returned.
This guarantee is not transferable.
Any disputes between the beneficiary and the bank shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent court in New York City and are subject to law, valid in New York City.

Bank
(Seal and signature)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM*: Tender Bond (Form B-1)

The Tenderer may submit equivalent suretyship insurance with an insurance company with the same content as defined in this sample.

PERFORMANCE BOND (GUARANTEE)

Name of the bank:     
Place and date:       
Beneficiary (Contracting Authority): Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations in New York, 630 Third Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, N. Y. 10017, USA, representing the successor states of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Serbia
     
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In accordance with the contract ______________________________________ (contract title, contract number, date), concluded between the beneficiary and the contractor __________________________________________ (name of the Contractor) for the performance of __________________________ (subject matter of the contract), in the time limit ____________ (date, days, months), in the quantity and quality, defined in the contract, the Contractor is bound to perform the following services:

Service of brokering the sale of immovable property listed above by a single real estate agency, which will be awarded the contract by the successor states of the former SFRY

On the Contractor’s request, we hereby undertake to be irrevocably and unconditionally bound by this guarantee to pay USD 100,000.00 (in writing one hundred thousand 00/100) within 15 days upon the receipt of your first written claim, if the Contractor does not fulfill his contractual obligations in agreed quality, quantity and time limits defined in the aforementioned contract. Our obligation is also valid in case the fulfillment of contractual obligations is only partial. 

The claim invoking the performance bond shall be submitted to the bank and it shall contain:
1. an original statement of the Contracting Authority invoking the performance bond in compliance with the previous paragraph, and
2. the original of the Performance Bond No. ________ /________.

This performance bond decreases with each, by this guarantee, realized payment.

This performance bond shall be valid at the latest until __________. After the expiry of this date, the bond shall be void. Our obligation expires automatically regardless of whether the bond has been returned.

If at any time during the validity of this bond the beneficiary agrees with the Contractor to extend the time limit for the execution of the awarded project, or in case the Contractor fails to fulfill the contractual obligations, the Contractor and the bank may reach a mutual agreement to extend the validity of this bond.

This bond is not transferable.

Any disputes between the beneficiary and the bank shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent court in New York City and are subject to law, which is valid in New York City.

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The Tenderer may submit equivalent suretyship insurance with an insurance company with the same content as defined in the sample.
 

• Because the request for its membership is a serious breach of the international law, the Constitution of UNESCO, the legally binding UN Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the Charter of the UN whose Article 25 says that „The Members of the UN agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council in accordance with the present Charter“.

• Because according to the UN Security Council resolution 1244, which reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now Serbia), Kosovo and Metohija is an integral part of the Republic of Serbia, under the administration of the UN. Since Kosovo cannot be considered a State, it does not fulfill the basic requirement for membership set out by the UNESCO Constitution.

• Because unilateral attempts such as this one seriously harm and disrupt the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, under the auspices of the European Union in which mutually acceptable solutions for many complex issues have been devised so far. The issue of the Serbian cultural heritage and the property of the Serbia Orthodox Church has not yet been discussed within the dialogue where it belongs.

• Because this is an unacceptable politicization of UNESCO which should not overtake the competences of the UN Security Council as the highest authority for the preservation of the international peace and security. UNESCO should not serve as an instrument for the affirmation of an illegal and unilaterally declared independence of a part of the territory of one UN member state. The primary goal of UNESCO is to promote universal values of humanity through education, science and culture not to make political decisions with regard to the statehood.
 
• Because this would be a dangerous precedent, harmful for many states. This would open the door for other entities to follow the same path thus threatening territorial integrity and sovereignty of other member states.

• Because this issue is polarizing the membership of UNESCO.

• Because, besides not being a state, Pristina does not have moral credibility for membership. Anyone aspiring to UNESCO membership must prove not only in words but as well in deeds its commitment to the goals of the UNESCO Constitution, which certainly is incompatible with deliberate, systematic, vandal demolition of Serbian cultural and historic monuments with the aim to remove the traces of centuries-long existence of Serbs in this area as well as the impunity of the perpetrators of such barbaric acts unworthy of the 21st century. These acts are comparable only to the acts of destruction of cultural heritage by terrorist groups in the Middle East and elsewhere that the world is witnessing and UNESCO is strongly condemning.

•Because four Serbian orthodox monasteries are inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in danger although the armed conflict in Kosovo is over for many years now. In danger from whom?

• Because the inclusion of this item in the provisional agenda of the 197th session of the UNESCO Executive board raises serious concerns about the compliance with procedure and the respect of the established UNESCO rules. Just to mention that that even publishing of the document on the unacceptability of Kosovo’s application for UNESCO membership from the standpoint of the international law, prepared by Serbian Delegation to UNESCO, as an official document, as we requested, was refused. And the only intention was the voice of Serbia also to be heard.

• Because we all would have to live with the negative consequences of such an irresponsible decision from the lesioning of the international law up to the fate of the Serbian cultural heritage in the province of Kosovo and Metohija which not only belongs to the Serbian people but also represents a part of the historical and civilizational heritage of modern Europe and the world.

Information about the floods can be taken from the website of the MFA, due to the fact that it holds all the necessary information which is updated daily in contact with all the state services. Link of the website can be found here- http://www.mfa.gov.rs/sr/index.php/vazno/poplave?lang=cyr.

Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Serbia has informed that, due to the introduced state of emergency, the transportation of humanitarian aid to flooded areas is exempted from the regime of multileteral and bilateral permits, and these vehicles will go through Serbia without any international permits and with accelerated procedures.

In order to provide for the vulnerable population in the Republic of Serbia and to remediate the damages caused by the floods, the competent services of the Republic of Serbia currently need the assistance in obtaining aluminum boats, helicopters, tents and blankets, as well the Government of the Republic of Serbia opened the following bank accounts where cash funds could be transferred in order to help the population.

Dinar bank account- Otklanjanje posledica vandrednih okolnosti poplave, number 840- 3546721-89

Foreign currency bank account 01-504619-100193230-000000-0000 - Ministry of Finance - Treasury, Belgrade, IBAN code RS3590850461901932380

Within the Ministry a formed Crisis Headquarters in accordance to coordinate activities related to collecting aid and donations from abroad. The members of the Crisis Headquarters can be contacted by phone, +38166 806-6-224 or via. e - mail: kriznistab@mfa.rs.

It is suggested that humanitarian aid is given directly in cash due to the fact that of the ever changing need for certain commodities, as well help is needed urgently, customs procedure involves a certain period of time, the distribution of the received materials to the flooded areas can be a difficult task.

In order to avoid high banking fees when transferring money to Serbia, we inform you that the money payment can be done via bank accounts (Bank of Cyprus) of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Cyprus, Nicosia. Current bank account number: 015-31-02064, can be used till 09.06.2014. From 10.06.2014 a new bank account will be opened with the same purpose (Otklanjanje posledica vandrednih okolnosti poplave ) under the number: 357012611973.

Sending an SMS to the number 1003 can be done only by phone numbers that belong to the Serbian mobile operators.

Belgrade, 20 May 2014 – The Serbian government declared at its session today three days of mourning over the death and suffering of a large number of citizens in the floods, to be observed on 21, 22 and 23 May 2014.

Due to these events, on the 22nd and 23rd of May in the period from 11:00 till 13:00, The Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia will have its Book of Condolences open.

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