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National Day of the Republic of Serbia

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad wishes all citizens of the Republic of Serbia a Happy National Day


Opening ceremony of the Club of Commanders of the Iraqui Ministry of Defense, January 13th 2024

Charge d‚‚affaires a.i. Ivan Samardzic was invited by the Ministry of Defense of Iraq, to the opening ceremony of the Club of Commanders of the Ministry of Defense, January 13th 2024. The opening was attended by the Prime Minister of Iraq, Muhammad Shia Al Sudani.
Jugoimport is engaged in this project as the supervisor of the works, and the renovation project of the Club was done by architects from this company. In front of Jugoimport, the event was attended by the representative of this company in Iraq, Mr. Karim.
 

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Prijavljivanje za glasanje u inostranstvu

Posetite link: 

https://www.mfa.rs/mediji/saopstenja/izbori-prijavljivanje-za-glasanje-u-inostranstvu


Following the tragic loss of lives at the “Vladislav Ribnikar” Elementary School shooting in Belgrade

Following the tragic loss of lives at the “Vladislav Ribnikar” Elementary School shooting in Belgrade on 3 May 2023,the Government of Serbia has declared three days of national mourning, from 5 May to 7 May 2023.

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Statement by President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić at the UN General Assembly

22.09.2022. 

Esteemed President of the General Assembly,
Distinguished Secretary-General,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,

It gives me a great honor to address you on behalf of the Republic of Serbia.

Due to limited time, please do not mind if I skip the burden of formality, courtesy words, greetings of those who are present in this room or absent, and instead speak directly about the essence of what we gathered here.

 

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President Vučić chaired the Summit as part of the Open Balkans initiative

02.09.2022.

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, chaired the Summit as part of the Open Balkans initiative together with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovačevski. Also present at the summit were the Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazović, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zoran Tegeltija, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Sijarto and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.

 

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Intensify the political dialogue between Serbia and Iraq

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ambassador Balov with the First Vice President of the Parliament of the Republic of Iraq
Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Iraq Uroš Balov met with the First Vice President of the Parliament of the Republic of Iraq Hakim Abbas al-Zameli.

 

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On that occasion, the possibility of improving bilateral relations between the two traditionally friendly countries was acknowledged.

Ambassador Balov congratulated his interlocutor on his recent appointment and wished him success in his work, especially emphasising the additional responsibility that al-Zameli bears at this post, as he represents the strongest political group in the country, which won the parliamentary elections held in October 2021.

Hakim Abbas al-Zameli underlined the great importance of improving relations between the two countries, which must improve the extraordinary political relations, primarily in the field of economy, defence and security, as well as in the field of culture and education.

 

 


VIDEO OF THE REPUBLIC ELECTORAL COMMISSION RELATED TO VOTING ABROAD

You can watch the video of the Republic Electoral Commission related to voting abroad in the elections scheduled for 3rd April 2022 by clicking on the image below


SERBIAN NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN BAGHDAD

On Friday, February 18th 2022, a reception was held on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia. The reception was attended by Iraqi officials, business people, representatives in the field of culture, sports, media, as well as those with whom we closely cooperate. Also, there were Serbian citizens who live and work in Iraq and former Yugoslav students as well.

 

Finally, there were representatives of the diplomatic corps, including representatives of UN, regional and international organizations. In addition, representatives of the Iraqi Parliament and other state institutions.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was represented by Tarek Al Shaher, Europe Department Director and  several other high officials. 


Ambassador Uroš Balov held a brief speech pointing out that the bilateral relations are more than excellent and econimc relations have been significatly improved.

 

 

EU MEMBERSHIP, STABLE REGION SERBIA'S PRIORITIES
 

8 February 2022 

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic assessed today, in a meeting with Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the Western Balkans Stuart Peach, that cooperation in the region and all partners contributing to that cooperation is Serbia's strategic commitment to achieving stability, economic progress and prosperity in the Western Balkans.

 


ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AT THE UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP 26 HELD IN GLASGOW

2nd November 2021


"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.

We all, likewise agree, that future generations must be educated in order not to repeat the mistakes we made, by hurting the only Planet that makes life possible.

I am very honoured that the Republic of Serbia is co-chairing this year’s Conference as a Non-EU representative of the Eastern Europe Group.

In concrete terms, we see the special contribution of our expert team in finalising negotiations on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which refers to the establishment of the global market and non-market mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to remaining provisions referring to advanced transparency framework and common timeframes for Nationally Determined Contributions, which are the key provisions of the Agreement that have not yet been covered by the decision that is to be adopted by the Conference, i.e. all member states.

We, therefore, believe that this is an exceptional opportunity for Serbia to give its full contribution to the finalization of negotiations, which, we hope, will secure full implementation of the Paris Agreement.

As a result of strong economic development, modelled for Serbia by 2050, the impact of the implementation of climate measures to employment will be optimal, through new jobs creation and creation of new industries which have not existed so far.

One billion euros was raised at the first green bonds auction in Serbia, which clearly confirms the trust of international investors in our green agenda, but also to the economic and political stability of our country.

Incomes from green bonds issuance will be used for financing renewables, energy efficiency, sustainable water management, prevention of pollution and circular economy development and biodiversity preservation.

And as you can see, dear friends, my people made a terrific speech for me, but I am going to add a few more words and a few more questions for those that are coming from big powers and that haven’t answered yet several questions:

Number one is: how are we going to finance all these activities?

We’ve heard the story of trillions of dollars that are at our disposal. My question would be: what would be the interest rate, what would be the terms for taking these amounts of money, and actually how are we going to tackle that issue?

Number two: how are we going to treat the nuclear power plants? Are we going to shut them all or are we going to build them more?

Then, how are we going to build more renewables if we already started endorsing populist movements against wind parks, new hydropower plants, and are we going to put in jeopardy the level of our public debt to GDP ratio if we raise huge amounts of money?

How are we going to treat natural gas, and how are we going to secure decent prices of natural gas and electricity power as well?

And, I came here using an electric car from Edinburgh to Glasgow. But, how are we going to do mining and refining of lithium, nickel, cobalt and many other very important minerals?

In the end, we all know what is our final aim, what is our final target. But, it’s not a fairytale – we’ll have to work a lot, we’ll have to be 100 per cent dedicated, and we’ll have to be more honest with each other.

The health of people living in Serbia depends directly on the implementation of this Agenda, just like the health and life of each living being on Earth depends on arrangements that will be reached here and on national implementation of the respective arrangements.

Perhaps it is the right time to listen and hear the cry of Mother Earth because if we lose this race against time, our children will inherit an irreparably polluted Planet.

Thank you very much for listening to me."

Source: www.predsednik.rs
Photo: Dimitrije Goll


Foreign Minister Selaković in UNSC
 

15th October 2021

Selaković 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.

Mr. Tanin,

Please accept the expressions of our gratitude for your engagement and the cooperation we achieved during your term of office.

Mr. President,

Deep regret and concerns are raised by the fact that the security situation in Kosovo and Metohija in the past period has been marked by an increasing number of various ethnically motivated attacks and incidents targeting Serbs, which was also stated in the Report; that the provisional institutions of self-government (PISG) in Pristina continue to take unilateral steps and refuse to implement the agreements reached in the Brussels dialogue; and that institutional discrimination against Serbs, attacks on the sites of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the undermining of the economic sustainability of Serb communities in the Province have continued.

We are witnessing that dangerous provocations by Pristina are taking place every day, at an accelerated pace, thus seriously threatening the safety of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and directly violating the agreements and arrangements reached within the Brussels dialogue.

The latest violent incursion of the so-called ROSU units into the northern part of Kosovska Mitrovica, on 13 October, is the ninth incursion of its kind. Tear gas, shock bombs and unbridled violence are becoming a matter of everyday life for Serbs in the north of Kosovo and Metohija, and that must be stopped immediately.

In the last attack with firearms and chemicals used by Pristina special forces, 71-year-old Verica Djelic died as a result of chemicals used in the intervention, 10 unarmed civilians were wounded, one of them 36 years old Srećko Sofronijević was critically wounded in the back with of an automatic rifle. A three-month-old baby, who miraculously remained unharmed, was also the target of the shooting.

The false excuse for the latest unilateral action, as EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell called it, was the fight against organized crime and smuggling. Ladies and gentlemen, Serbia is strongly against organized crime and smuggling, but the members of the UNSC should know that such an important and general global goal, which we all share, was cynically used for an armed attack on unarmed civilians, which began with an automatic rifle raid of pharmacies in which patients of Serbian and other nationalities are supplied with vitally important medicines. Four days before the local elections in Kosovo and Metohija, in order to gain votes in an irresponsible and inhumane way, fully motivated by separatist goals, the current PISG regime used medicines on which people’s lives depend to prove its position on the status contrary to UNSCR 1244.

Only a few days earlier, another provocation on the part of Pristina led to a dangerous crisis, when personnel of the so-called ROSU unit, armed with long firearms and reinforced with armoured vehicles, were deployed to administrative crossings between central Serbia and Kosovo and Metohija - Brnjak and Jarinje – in order to remove Serbian license plates and replace them with temporary ones, thus violently preventing the free movement of citizens.

These events do not fall within the reporting period covered by the latest Report of the UN Secretary General on the work of UNMIK, but it is incumbent upon us to address them on this occasion, in order to have everyone understand how dramatic the situation on the ground has been and how serious the consequences of Pristina's unilateral actions can be.

The incursions of heavily armed Pristina police formations, composed exclusively of Albanians, into the north of Kosovo and Metohija, under various pretexts and motives, with the use of excessive force, are provocations that have an extremely dangerous potential to destabilize the already sensitive security situation on the ground. The goal of the latest incursions of Pristina’s special force personnel into the north of the province was to provoke the Serbs and additionally intimidate them with a demonstration of force, as well as to provoke Belgrade to react hastily in some way.

It is obvious that with such moves Pristina aims to erase the 10 years of dialogue, which is the only way to resolve open issues. These provocations once again demonstrate that the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina, not only do not intend to implement everything agreed in the Brussels dialogue, but that their goal is to completely deny dialogue as a means of resolving problems. An effective response to Pristina's lack of credibility and their dangerous play with fire, which could have unforeseeable consequences, cannot be provided by calling on "both sides" for constructiveness and restraint, which has long been a manner in public communication of some important factors in the international community. There is only one source of destabilization, it has a name – and that is the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina - and after the events of 13 October, it is clear that it can and needs to be stopped by urgent and decisive action of the international community. It is now quite obvious that these are no longer sporadic and isolated provocations by Pristina, but that this is an organized campaign of ethnically motivated violence and discrimination against Serbs.

We also express our concern over the latest imposition of tariffs by Pristina on certain products originating from central Serbia, which was made public on 8 October. We remind you that the unilateral decision of Pristina to impose duties on products from central Serbia in November 2018 resulted in a de facto complete trade blockade and a long-term stalemate in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. In contrast to Pristina, which persistently seeks to raise barriers towards central Serbia through unilateral acts, Belgrade is persistently and consistently working to liberalize the flow of people, goods, services and capital, which is the basic goal of our "Open Balkan" initiative. North Macedonia and Albania joined this initiative, but Pristina did not.

Distinguished members of the Security Council,

In the period from March to September this year, which is covered in the latest Report, close to 100 ethnically motivated attacks were carried out against Serbs, their private property, religious and cultural heritage sites. The increase in the frequency of attacks was accompanied by the strengthening of the intensity of ethnically motivated violence, which more and more often targets children, the elderly, women, the few returnees present there, as well as churches and other property of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

This systematically intensifies the ubiquitous sense of insecurity of the remaining Serbs, but also deters potential returnees, who are in fact being told that local Albanian communities can attack them with impunity and prevent them from returning to live in their own homes.

The most striking example of the position of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija is the case of the displaced person Dragica Gašić, who moved into her apartment in the municipality of Djakovica again in early June. In that town – to which local Albanians proudly refer as a place forbidden to Serbs - Ms. Gašić, on her return, first faced physical and verbal attacks by citizens of Albanian nationality living there. Instead of being provided protection, that seriously ill woman then became a victim of institutional persecution as well, that the local self-government bodies and the police unleashed against her. Since this is a person who is the first and only Serb returnee to Đakovica after more than twenty years, it was to be expected that, at that moment, at least civil society organizations would attempt to protect her rights. However, NGOs from Djakovica soon joined the activities aimed at the expulsion Ms. Gašić, including those receiving funding from international donors for projects related to strengthening democracy and the rule of law.

I must also mention the latest attack on the house of the only remaining Serbian woman in the center of Pec, retired teacher Rumena Ljubić, whose windows were stoned twice in just 24 hours on 13 October.

Dragica's and Rumena’s fate is a frightening reflection of the real situation of human rights that almost every one of over 200,000 displaced Serbs and non-Albanians would face in Kosovo and Metohija - provided that they gather the courage to return to their homes in the Province after more than twenty years. I would like to remind you again that since 1999, only around 1.9% of internally displaced Serbs and other non-Albanians have achieved a sustainable return to Kosovo and Metohija.

Therefore, I believe that the aforementioned will encourage the members of the Security Council and the international presence on the ground to devote priority attention in the future

to the issue of the return of displaced persons, which is an important part of the UNMIK mandate under UN Security Council Resolution 1244.

I therefore thank the Secretary-General in particular for keeping this extremely important issue in focus and for calling again, in the conclusions of his Report, for the creation of conditions for the sustainable return of internally displaced persons and the sustainable reintegration of returnees.

Distinguished members of the Security Council,

Serbian medieval monuments in Kosovo and Metohija, including monuments that, due to their exceptional value but also constantly being subject to threats are inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, are still among the most endangered cultural heritage in Europe.

I wish to recall that there are over 1,300 Serbian churches and monasteries in Kosovo and Metohija. Attacks on Serbian cultural and religious heritage are at the same time attacks on the identity of Serbs in the Province and directly affect their sense of safety.

A striking example of disrespect for Serbian cultural and religious monuments in the Province is the case of the Visoki Decani monastery. The monastery, which has been the target of attacks and shelling several times since 2000, is still secured by KFOR forces due to being under a threat. It is faced with a series of hostile actions, and the perpetrators are not deterred by the fact that this is a World Heritage Site. Despite frequent declaratory statements, even the decision of the so-called "constitutional court" of the PISG in Pristina five years ago confirming ownership of Visoki Decani Monastery over 24 hectares, is not respected. We welcome the assessment made by the UN Secretary General in his Report.

Dear Mr. President,

The Republic of Serbia remains committed to finding a compromise political solution, as prescribed under Resolution 1244, which will ensure lasting peace and stability. We firmly believe that dialogue and the implementation of the agreements reached are the only right way to resolve all open issues.

As a state committed to the respect for international law and a member of the United Nations, Serbia opposes any attempt at establishing an artificial balance between the parties in the dialogue, as well as the relativization of responsibility for unilateral acts.

We note with concern that not even eight years after reaching the Brussels Agreement, the establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities has not been initiated, although Belgrade has fulfilled all its obligations under that agreement.

There are also numerous and repeated examples of Pristina violating or obstructing agreements reached in dialogue, in the areas of energy, justice, freedom of movement and visits by officials.

One such example is the verdict sentencing Ivan Todosijevic to two years in prison, which is also pointed out in the Secretary General's Report. The Brussels Agreement was directly breached, which was also stated by the representatives of the European Union. With its conduct Pristina caused immeasurable damage to the reconciliation process in Kosovo and Metohija.

Despite the interpretation from the European Commission that this is a violation of the Brussels Agreement, because Todosijevic had to be sentenced by a panel consisting of the majority of judges of Serbian ethnicity, Pristina still does not take any action in this regard.

Pristina also continued with the practice of banning Serbian officials from entering the territory of the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.

We believe that it is important that the international community, and especially the European Union, as the guarantor of the agreement, firmly insists that the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina start implementing all the agreements reached.

Distinguished members of the Security Council,

As before, the Republic of Serbia remains fully committed to resolving the issue of missing persons, as also demonstrated through full cooperation with relevant international mechanisms as well as participation in the work of the Working Group on Missing Persons. We expect that the representatives of the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina will fulfill their obligations.

Bearing in mind everything I delivered here today in my address, we hold the position that the international presence in Kosovo and Metohija, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1244, is still necessary. In addition to UNMIK, the presence of KFOR as the main guarantor of security and EULEX, due to its engagement in the field of the rule of law, is also important. I would like to emphasize once again that Serbia fully supports respect for international law, comprehensive implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and activities of UNMIK in an undiminished scope and with adequate financial resources, so that the Mission fulfills the mandate entrusted to it under the Resolution.

Thank you.
 

 


Baghdad: Ambassador Balov with the Minister of Defense of Iraq
The Ambassador of Serbia to Baghdad, Uroš Balov, met with the Minister of Defense of Iraq, General Juma Anad Saadoun.

On that occasion, the interlocutors exchanged views on the current political and security situation.

The Iraqi Minister of Defense expressed satisfaction and conveyed the impressive impressions of the Iraqi delegation that recently visited Belgrade at the Arms and Military Equipment Fair. He emphasized that this opens the door to additional cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense and security.

The next steps in the process of renewing the contract, which would successfully repair Serbian "Lasta" planes and return them to the use of the Iraqi Air Force, were also discussed at the meeting.

Ambassador Balov congratulated his interlocutor on the successful conduct of the early parliamentary elections and pointed out that it was a strong proof of the overall social progress and strengthening of the democratic system in the Republic of Iraq.

 


Minister of Foreign Affairs receives official invitation to participate in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received on Wednesday, 6/10/2021, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Baghdad, Mr. Uros Balov.

Mr. Balov handed Mr. Hussein an official invitation from the Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikola Selakovic, to attend the Non-Aligned Movement Summit, which will be held in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the first conference of the founding of the movement.

Mr. Hussein welcomed the invitation, pointing to the positive role through which the movement contributes to achieving integration, stability and cooperation among member states, and working to achieve balanced relations that would meet the aspirations of peoples in achieving sustainable development.

During the meeting, they also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to upgrade them to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples, expressing his aspiration to develop economic cooperation between Baghdad and Belgrade, especially in the field of the oil industry, in which Serbia has good experience. He called on Serbian companies to invest in Iraq, especially infrastructure reconstruction projects.

For his part, the Serbian ambassador valued the Iraqi role and the efforts made by the Iraqi government to promote culture of dialogue and respect for the other to achieve a just and comprehensive peace, and to establish security and stability in the region. 


PRISTINA SERIOUSLY JEOPARDISED REGIONAL STABILITY
PRISTINA SERIOUSLY JEOPARDISED REGIONAL STABILITY

25 September 2021

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:

Mr. President,

Mr. Secretary General,

Excellencies,

Ladies and gentlemen,

I have the great honor to address you today on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia.

Esteemed Excellencies Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Mr. Volkan Bozkir and Mr. António Guterres, I would like thank you for the active engagement, dedication, and leadership you have shown during these difficult times for the United Nations and all of humanity.

Serbia shares your conviction and we remain fully committed to supporting your efforts.

This year, we come together at a decisive moment in our history.

Covid-19 has shaken our foundations to the core.

At the same time, we are increasingly witnessing and experiencing effects of climate change.

And, finally, we are seeing significant shifts in global partnerships and alliances, trade wars between traditional partners and allies, protectionism instead of openness and free market, and overall uncertainty at an unprecedented scale.

Some of the pressing and extremely emotional issues that we have locally, in the Balkans, are still unresolved and while we are trying – and Serbia is especially dedicated to this – to change the future by working together and creating alliances, through initiatives such as the Berlin process or Open Balkan, others are trying to disrupt these processes, and instead of focusing on the future, they want to recreate the past – whatever the cost of that may be.

But, let me start with COVID:

COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical weaknesses in the architecture of global governance. It has threatened to erase the progress many nations have achieved in recent years.

It has placed nations at a junction between isolation and collaboration, between panic and hope, between chaos and order.

The pandemic questioned some of the basic tenets of the open and cooperative international order.

Global exchanges, international communication, cross-border trade have all seen a vast decrease.

Curfews, restrictions on freedom and lockdowns of entire societies have created uncertainty in many segments of the individual lives of our citizens or – for that matter – our own individual perception of what freedom in today’s world even means.

For Serbia, this pandemic threatened to undermine everything we have been doing for the past 7 years, to crush all of the results and accomplishments of difficult reforms we initiated in 2014, and to propel us back to the times of high unemployment, rising public debt, uncontrollable deficit, and overall desperation.

Much as in any other country, COVID-19 has tested our nations’ resiliency and, this time, unlike during the global financial crisis – which was of much more limited scope and incomparable in consequences to COVID-19 pandemic – Serbia stood strong.

The reforms we undertook in the pre-COVID times made us more resilient than ever.

The fiscal consolidation, the budget surplus we had, efficient and predictable investment environment, became a lifeline that saved us from a recession during the pandemic and one that ensured we could support our citizens and our economy during these, most difficult of times.

Despite the effects of the crisis, Serbia has managed to preserve financial and economic stability. In 2020, we recorded a decline in GDP of only 0.9% – one of the best results in Europe. Our public debt remained below 60% of our GDP, average salary continued to grow by almost 10%, while despite the pandemic the number of people employed increased by over 3%.

The recovery in this year has been stronger than expected – our GDP will grow approximately 7%, and perhaps even stronger.

Prior to the pandemic, we have opened our borders to investment, technology, and ideas, and we managed to create peaceful and stable environment that allowed us to pursue rapid domestic transformation, with innovation and knowledge-based economy as the foundation.

The innovative advances we had made allowed us to diversify our capabilities when the virus hit – through e-Government, online education and digital textbooks, or central software system for a successful vaccination rollout.

We invested heavily in health infrastructure and strengthened the health system in order to respond to the current crisis, eternally grateful to the health care workers for their dedicated struggle.

Our decision to put geopolitics aside, and people at the center of our policies, is the reason we were able to acquire vaccines quicker than most other nations.

We did not discriminate between manufacturers, did not care whether vaccines are from the East or from the West, but chose to negotiate with all vaccine manufacturers deemed safe by regulators. This openness gave us the ability to purchase vaccines from around the world, giving our citizens the unique freedom to choose which vaccine they prefer.

Excellencies,

Serbia believes in solidarity between nations, multilateralism and helping others when in need.

Since the beginning of this year, we have made it our mission to support our neighbors, and all those in need, with COVID-19 vaccines and we have also allowed foreign nationals to come to Serbia to receive the vaccine which will protect their lives.

In total, Serbia has donated or allocated over a million doses of vaccines – of which 230.000 doses to the region; 300.000 doses for foreign nationals which came to Serbia to get vaccinated; and additional 570.000 doses to countries of Africa and Asia.

We will keep doing so, to the greatest extent possible, and until COVID-19 is behind all of us.

That is why we have also taken steps to acquire the technology to produce at least two types of COVID-19 vaccines to help improve global access so we can all be safe and victorious.

However, as stated by dignitaries of some of the largest nations during this General Assembly, there are other pressing issues that all of us need to keep addressing without any delay and in a bold manner – and that is climate change.

Serbia has redoubled its efforts to make our country safer and cleaner for its citizens, and by doing so, contribute to the fight against climate change and for environmental protection.

We are strongly committed to the implementation of the sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We are committed to global efforts and will continue to work actively to meet our obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

We are about to submit our revised Nationally Determined Contributions to contribute to this critical global effort. We have already announced our intention to reduce greenhouse gasses for at least 33.3% compared to 1990, and 13.2% compared to 2010, which we are currently incorporating into our energy and climate strategic documents.

We work strategically on planning and investments in this sector. These investments are extremely expensive, requiring years and decades of commitment and a systemic approach - but we are clearly set on the path of this transformation.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Of all the challenges we face, the most worrisome for Serbia is the maintenance of peace and stability in the southern Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohija.

For more than two decades, we have been constantly drawing international attention to the problems that non-Albanian population is facing in Kosovo and Metohija. Physical safety, respect for and protection of human rights, especially of minority communities, are far from satisfactory.

We are now witnessing a constant increase in the number of attacks targeting Serbs, their property and religious heritage in Kosovo and Metohija.

To illustrate, there were 55 such incidents in 2014, 62 in 2016, 71 in 2020, and 100 since the beginning of this year. The total number of attacks in 2020 has already been surpassed by June of this year.

According to the UN, Kosovo and Metohija is still the territory with the least number of returnees (internally displaced Serbs) of all post-conflict areas in the entire world!

I will give you just a few examples to depict how life of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija looks like.

On the 11th of May the house of Radoje Pumpalović, 81-years old returnee to Kosovo in the village of Dubrava, in Istok municipality, was attacked. This was the 5th attack on him in the same year. Again… he is 81 years old.

Since June 2021, multiple attacks were carried out against Dragica Gašić, 59-years old woman, the first Serb returnee in Đakovica after 22 years since the end of the conflict. Attacks include stoning of her apartment, banning her from shopping for food in the local store and petitions by civil society organization demanding her eviction from the city.

On 2nd of July, in the village of Gobulji near Vučitrn, a group of Albanians attacked 13-year old Nikola Perić. The attack occurred when he was returning home from the school playground with three friends.

Attacks on Serbian medieval churches, monasteries and monuments in Kosovo and Metohija, make them some of the most endangered cultural heritage sites in Europe.

Monastery Visoki Dečani was recently listed, by Europa Nostra, as one of the 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe in 2021. The Advisory Panel of Europa Nostra noted that Dečani is the only monument in Europe under robust military protection for a continuous period of 20 years, although it constitutes a monument of ultimate historical and cultural importance for Europe and the world.

This spiral of violence occurring in Kosovo and Metohija culminated at the beginning of this week. On the pretext of enforcing new license plate rules, Priština dispatched heavily armed special units to the north of the province. This is yet another brutal violation of the Brussels Agreement, and this irrational show of force has ignited a major crisis. It disrupted the supply of food and medication to Serb communities in the north of the province. Local Serbs who peacefully gathered to protest this measure were met with tear gas and police brutality, thus seriously threatening local and regional stability.

Despite of all the challenges and daily provocations, Serbia remains strongly committed to finding a compromise-based solution that will ensure lasting peace and stability.

Dialogue and the implementation of the agreements reached – are the only proper way to resolve all open issues.

However, almost 9 years after reaching the Brussels Agreement, as the 1st agreement on normalization between Belgrade and Priština, the establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities – the backbone of this agreement – has not yet even begun.

I would like to appeal, once again, to the international community, and especially the European Union, as the guarantor of the Brussels Agreement, to firmly insist that the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Priština start implementing all of the agreements reached.

The Republic of Serbia, by defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, at the same time defends international law, the UN Charter, legally binding UN Security Council Resolution 1244, and the supreme authority of the Security Council when it comes to the preservation of international peace and security.

We attach special importance to the activity of the UN mission in Kosovo and Metohija and expect it to continue to implement its mandate in the Province in accordance with this resolution.

Dear friends,

Our generation shares the common destiny of the modern world, which is becoming increasingly complex in terms of geopolitics, technology, health, climate. In the face of these challenges, Serbia will continue nurturing international partnerships, on a predictable and transparent basis.

We will continue pursuing the rule of law reforms on our EU path, which is our strategic foreign policy goal. We see this as inseparable from achieving sustainable peace, stability and prosperity.

We will host, together with the Republic of Azerbaijan as the current chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, a commemorative high-level event marking the 60th anniversary of the First Non-Aligned Movement Conference, which was held in Belgrade in 1961. We are very much looking forward to hosting our friends from all parts of the world in Belgrade in October this year.

We will further enhance cooperation across the Balkans, through the Open Balkan initiative and Berlin process, by opening borders, harmonizing differences, and further integrating our region.

In conclusion,

Over the past 7 years, Serbia has been transformed: we sparked an economic revival, created opportunities for young people, cultivated a tech boom, and improved Serbia’s position abroad. The progress we have made has allowed Serbia to better face and survive the pandemic.

The world now faces a turning point. The recovery from COVID-19 and sustainable reconstruction will not proceed if issues, new and old, are not handled by joint forces and collaborative international actions.

This pandemic taught us one important lesson: unless all of us are safe, no one is safe – so we can either win together, all of us – regardless of how rich or poor, large or small, from Europe, Asia, Africa, America or Australia, or fail together.

But, if anything, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the issue of climate change, should have taught us to stand together.

Thank you.


Source: www.srbija.gov.rs


 


PRIME MINISTER BRNABIC AT GLOBAL COVID-19 SUMMIT ORGANISED BY WHITE

22 September 2021

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.

Thanks to years of investment in digitalisation and development of eGovernment, we have managed to organise a complicated and complex vaccination process very efficiently and in a way that it is focused on citizens, she explained.

However, as she added, from the very beginning we were aware that this is not just a matter of our citizens and only our struggle. In the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all safe or no one is safe.

That is why, in addition to procuring vaccines for our citizens, we donated vaccines to the citizens of the Western Balkans, but also to other countries, she reminded and specified that Serbia donated 230,000 doses of vaccines to the region, we vaccinated foreign citizens in Serbia with approximately 300,000 doses and set aside we have 570,000 doses of vaccines for countries in Africa and Asia.

Brnabic mentioned that Serbia has already started the production of covid vaccine from one manufacturer, and that it will start production from another by the end of the year, because in that way we want to help and support all people and countries that need vaccines.

This is a pandemic in which we will either win together or lose together, but we must fight together, the Prime Minister repeated.

That is why Serbia supports the goals of this global summit, she emphasised, and expressed her gratitude to the United States of America and President Biden for organising the summit and supporting joint efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccines are the only way out in the fight against the pandemic, concluded Brnabic.


MARKING THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF ALL SERBS WHO DIED AND WERE
 

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.

Source: www.predsednik.rs
Photo: www.predsednik.rs

 


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

22 July 2021

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.

To the statement that the German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not congratulate the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and that he did so, he replied that Serbia is not Germany, but a small country. On additional insistence on what Serbia will do if it has to choose between the EU and China, he underlined that Serbia has already decided, that its goal was and remains the EU membership.

"Our biggest investors are from the EU. The EU accounts for 67% of our trade while 17 percent of the trade is with countries of the region that are all on the way to the EU. We cannot survive without the EU", he added.

"But can we do a lot of good things with China – of course. And we do that, just like Germany does", Vučić pointed out, and to the remark that the quality of the Silk Road projects was being criticized, primarily because of Chinese workers, he answered that the quality of roads or bridges, which Serbia is building with China, is excellent.

"We give jobs to those who submit the best offer to us. That is why I tell Europeans who criticize Chinese projects in our country – offer us a project for one euro more and you will get it", he emphasized.

In that regard, he pointed out that Serbia is building a railway to Northern Macedonia with 600 million euros of EU aid, stating that that offer was better than China's.

"There is often talk of a 180-kilometer railway to Budapest through the territory of Serbia, which is financed by China. But the railway that is being built with the help of the EU from Belgrade to the northern Macedonian border is twice as long and no one is talking about it. It is all too political", he stated.

Asked whether he welcomes the plans of the EU and the USA regarding an alternative initiative to the Silk Road, Vučić said that he supports everything that brings advantages to our region.

"The Chinese want to expand their presence everywhere, but many processes in the West are, frankly, more efficient and without problems. We still have a lot to learn from the West, but we are getting there", Vučić said.

He pointed out that China was an important partner for Serbia and added that when the consolidation of state finances began in 2014, our country received good conditions from China for development projects.

He also stated that a competition for a copper mine was announced in eastern Serbia, at the request of the EU, that no European company had made an offer for six months, and that it had then been taken over by the Chinese.

"Our job is to take care of our people", he said.

He reminded that the Serbian economy grew by 52% in eight and a half years, which for the EU means that Serbia could be a strong member and engine for the entire region.

Explaining how Serbia is developing so well economically, he pointed out that Serbia has an excellent workforce, which speaks English, that society and administration are digitalized, and that it has the most flexible labor law in Europe, as well as consolidated public finances.

He reminded that previously the public debt was at 78% of GDP, and that today it has been reduced, thanks to the strong growth of the economy, to 52%.

"We can afford to give investors an incentive to come", he added, emphasizing that Serbia offers investment assistance, but that, for example, subsidies were not the motive for the arrival of the development center of the company Continental.

He pointed out that, five or six years ago, only Serbia started using the dual education system in this region, which Germany, Switzerland and Austria also use, that tens of thousands of people are in dual education, and that this is appreciated by foreign investors, who, in addition, can work closely with universities as well.

Germany, he stated, is the most important trade partner and the largest investor.

We started with the arrival of small textile companies from Turkey, and now primarily large German companies are coming. Today, 71,000 people work in German companies in Serbia", he explained.

Vučić said that the European perspective is very important for investors, stating that Nidek, Toyo Tires or Mitsubishi are coming from Japan to Serbia because our country is on a stable European path.

Asked if he believes that Serbia will become an EU member in the foreseeable future, he said that he does not complain.

"It is certain that if we had received 45 billion euros of EU aid, we would have been much further economically. Instead, we received 1.6 billion euros from the EU. We are used to achieving our successes on our own", said Vučić.

The President of Serbia reminded that in Croatia, salaries used to be 2.2 times higher than in Serbia, and today they are only 1.7 times higher.

"We are closing the gap with our own efforts. If we were to become a member of the EU, then we would certainly not ask for the biggest subsidies", he assures.

He said that the Serbian path follows the German path to Europe, and that Serbia wants a fair chance.

"I believe Merkel's words. She is at the end of her term and I would not have to praise her anymore. But she gave us stability, freedom of travel to the EU, helped us with the migrant crisis in 2015, and asked the Minister of Economy Altmeier and others to work closely with us", he reminded.

Asked if there were any indications that the new German government would support Serbia in the same way, Vučić expressed confidence that it would be the same.

"I know Armin Laschet, I talked to him while he was the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia. He is very smart and understands the situation in the Balkans, and he will certainly continue Merkel's policy towards our region as the new chancellor", he added.

Vučić also expressed his belief that Russia, if Serbia's accession to the EU were concretized, would not react similarly as in the case of Ukraine, as this is a sovereign decision of Serbia.

To an additional question in this regard, Vučić pointed out that whenever he met with Vladimir Putin, and there were 18 or 19 meetings, he told him that he was grateful for the traditionally close friendship with Russia, but also that Serbia is on a clear course towards the EU.

"He asked if it was our choice and I answered that EU membership is indeed our goal", he added.

When it comes to "Kosovo", Vučić emphasized that a compromise is needed regarding this issue.

"Only in this way can there be sustainable peace. Serbia wants peace, me as well. Let's stop with the madness of the past. Only then can the whole region become the engine of new growth for Europe", said Vučić.


Source: Tanjug


SERBIA HAS ACHIEVED GREAT SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF DIGITALIZATION

20 July 2021

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.

I believed in a country that believes in its people, because the Serbian people are creative. From 1 June 2017, we started working as an e-Government, i.e. we started exchanging data electronically, said the Prime Minister.

According to her, our citizens no longer had to go to, say, the Tax Administration, and since then, the public administration has exchanged 50 million documents, which means that citizens did not have to go from office to office for 50 million papers.

Brnabić pointed out that she is proud of what has been done in the field of education since she became the head of the Government, specifying that in September 2017, programming was introduced as a compulsory subject in primary schools.

Nobody believed that we could do that, but we cooperated with the private sector and some social organizations and we succeeded. At the moment, we are far ahead of numerous countries in Europe and the world, said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister pointed out that she was most proud when the cornerstone was laid for the science and technology park in southern Serbia, noting that so far, our country has four science and technology parks.

She pointed out that Serbia has since become one of the most successful countries in the world in the field of technology, and that according to some parameters, it is among the ten countries in the world, or among the five, assessing that this is proof that the country can change quickly.

Answering the question about vaccination, the Prime Minister emphasized that our country has never seen it as a geopolitical issue, but as a health issue.

According to her, Serbia talked with producers from both the East and the West and was among the first European countries to sign agreements with the company Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm.

Unfortunately, many countries have viewed this issue as geopolitical. It did not matter to us, as long as the vaccines were safe, the Prime Minister emphasized and added that this was not the end of Serbia's success, because good organization was also needed.

Brnabić explained that the organization is another important thing in vaccination, because it is a logistically very difficult process, adding that, with the help of digitalization, success has been achieved and that everything we did in the previous years has paid off.

She stated that Serbia quickly established a system through which citizens could express interest in vaccination against the coronavirus and choose which vaccine they wanted to receive, as well as to be informed by a message when to go and get vaccinated.

Now I can log in on my phone, to see how many people have received the vaccine, how many more have registered, so that the effects of digitalization are obvious. We have made everything very efficient and easy for our citizens, the Prime Minister explained.

Answering the question of what she can tell other countries of the world about how to progress faster, Brnabić said that it is important to invest as much as possible in digitalization and education.

You need to teach children how to think, not what to think. Not all children will become IT experts, but what they can learn is an algorithmic way of thinking and how to make decisions, she said.

The Prime Minister mentioned investing in high-speed internet and providing infrastructure for start-ups as an important thing for progress, because more and more economies will be based on start-ups and innovations, emphasizing that people should be helped to start companies and implement their ideas.

Speaking about social networks, she pointed out that fake news has become the biggest problem on these networks and that it will remain so for some time.

This is the biggest challenge I face as Prime Minister, especially during the corona virus pandemic, she said, adding that social networks are also a great opportunity for politicians to communicate with citizens.

Source: www.srbija.gov.rs
Photo: www.srbija.gov.rs


ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR ISSUING D VISAS – FOR EMPLOYMENT

On-line application for issuing D-employment visas has started in the Republic of Serbia. Viza D allows entry into the Republic of Serbia and stay between 90 and 180 days. It also enables the regulation of temporary residence in Serbia.
If you are sure that you meet the requirements for visa D - for employment and have all the necessary documents, you can apply electronically, at the following link:

 http://https://econsulate.gov.rs

   

 


EASTER AND LABOUR DAY – EMBASSY CLOSED

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia will be closed on Friday, 30 April, Monday, 3 May and Tuesday 4 May 2021 in observance of Easter and Labour Day. 


COMMEMORATING REMEMBRANCE DAY OF 17 MARCH 2004 - POGROM IN KOSOVO AND METOHIJA

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

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

"Serbia is no longer weak today, nor is it a country of losers, it does not threaten, but it does not forget either, it is ready for talks, but not for humiliation. Serbia, just like everyone else, has the right to take care of its people, their safety and well-being. The right to life is a fundamental human right and we will always defend it", President Vucic said.

President Vucic said that pogrom surpasses all other crimes, because it is not only an act, but an intention, a policy, a premediated attempt to forcibly cleanse persons belonging to other peoples and faiths from a region or a country.

"We have no right to remain silent to that", said the President of Serbia, emphasizing that we have an obligation to be winners without blood spilled and war, to be the best in the economy, healthcare, sports, education and everything else that implies development and progress.

"We also wish others to work on themselves and be successful, because we are aware that crime is a tool for losers that winners do not need, as they remember, but forgive and move on, while the losers keep spinning in the same vicious circle. We Serbs do not want to be that anymore, we want a future in which we will remember, but from which we will not return. We know what happened and we call it by its real name", President Vucic concluded.


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

8 March 2021

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.

The Serbian Foreign Minister pointed out that our country had established in a timely manner a normative and institutional framework that regulates prevention of abuse in this area, as well as that the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Cybercrime, a special court department and a special police unit were established. 

The Minister underlined that, in the field of the fight against corruption, Serbia was guided by the postulates set out in the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the UN Convention against Corruption.

Selakovic pointed out the efforts made by the Anti-Corruption Agency, as an independent state body, to protect the public interest, build individual and institutional integrity, strengthen transparency and accountability of the public administration.

"We strongly condemn all forms of terrorism, including extremism and radicalism, and call for them to be fully eradicated, while implementing the relevant UN resolutions and conventions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy", the Head of Serbian diplomacy underscored. 

In order to combat these complex phenomena efficiently and successfully, Selakovic said, it was of vital importance to build capacities of our societies and states, while exchanging experiences at the regional and global levels.

Minister Selakovic thanked Japanese Ambassador Hikihara for the skill he showed in conducting the talks on harmonizing and adopting the Kyoto Declaration, which, as he stressed, was an important indicator of the commitment to creating and maintaining the institutional framework for crime prevention as one of the main preconditions for promoting sustainable development goals.

"Back in 1970 when Japan hosted this event for the first time, we demonstrated strong political will to draw attention to the problem. Today, it is incumbent upon us to reaffirm this willingness and resolve and translate it into concrete steps", the Serbian Foreign Minister said.


Serbian Ambassador in Baghdad Uros Balov met today with the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament

Baghdad / NINA / 2nd March 2021 - First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hassan Karim Al-Kaabi, affirmed that the diplomatic missions in Baghdad and other governorates are part of diplomatic, political and cultural exchange and have come to consolidate their countries' relationship with Iraq."

"The current trend is for our country to be open to the outside world and interested in close cooperation with the missions inside the country and at all levels, in a way that serves common interests," Al-Kaabi said during his meeting in his office today, Tuesday.

Al-Kaabi called for activating the role of the Iraqi-Serbian Friendship Committee at all levels, especially health, economy, security, education and aspects of common interest, in addition to the exchange of official visits between the governments of the two countries to serve the interests of the two peoples.

For his part, the Serbian Ambassador affirmed that the coming period will witness a visit by the Deputy Speaker of the Serbian Parliament and a number of MPs to Baghdad to develop relations between the two friendly countries, and the exchange of parliamentary experiences between the two legislative institutions." 


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.


STATEHOOD DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

On the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia published a video  you can watch by clicking on the 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh6idN_HKsQ&ab_channel=MFAoftheRepublicofSerbia


PRESIDENT VUCIC: SERBIA IS READY FOR DIALOGUE ON KOSOVO

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.   

The President said that he would rather put his "head on the chopping block" than sign any document with a recognition and reminded that he had already once refused to do so in Washington, where there were two versions of the agreement.

He stated that he immediately had his delegation leave the meeting, that he told the U.S. delegation that Serbia would not sign such an agreement, while conveying that Serbia would always endeavour to hold peaceful talks in order to preserve peace, but that it would not take any humiliation.

The Serbian President thanked the U.S. President Joe Biden for the letter of congratulations on the occasion of the upcoming Statehood Day, in which, in addition to the usual emphasis on commitment to promoting economic cooperation, regional stability and democratic values, he unequivocally called for mutual recognition of Serbia and "Kosovo" as a result.

Mutual recognition between Serbia and "Kosovo" is not part of any act of any world organization, the President pointed out and reiterated 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.

According to the president, the situation is difficult and will only be increasingly difficult.

"As I told you three days ago, I can see it and I expect it, I can see the situation slowly tightening, because the conflicts between them at the global level have been increasing and intensifying, and then we have to pay the price", the President said.

President Vucic said that said that it was up to our state to continue strengthening the country in the economic sense.

The President added that the role of the army was very important in the highly complex security and political conditions of the modern world, and that was why Serbia needed to do everything it could to deter any potential aggressor and attacks on citizens and the country.

"The policy of strengthening the armed forces will continue at a faster pace", the President emphasized, adding that the goal was for the Serbian Army to play a stabilizing role with regard to the political developments in the region.

According to him, it should be clear to everyone that Serbia was not a punching bag and that not everyone could attack and threaten it like it was the case in the past.

Vucic said that he was pleased with what he saw and that a lot had been done in the previous period, pointing out that the salaries of military personnel would be significantly increased as of April.

President Vucic also stated that investments in the Serbian Army would continue, whom he told that he expected the Army to continue to be the guardian of our country, its integrity and freedom.

"We expect you to be the guardians of our country, its integrity and freedom, the defenders of our people, the guardians of the homeland, the protectors of the interests of the state of Serbia and to be a deterrent factor for every aggressor and anyone who might consider attacking Serbia", Vucic said.

The military exercise called "Spearhead" demostrated the capabilities of the 72nd Special Operations Brigade, and the event, which the President of Serbia and the Supreme Commander of the Serbian Army assessed as very good, was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Nebojsa Stefanovic and Chief of General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces, General Milan Mojsilovic.


President Vucic: Serbia is the first in Europe in terms of growth


OBLIGATION OF THE FOREIGN CITIZENS TO HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR TEST

From December 20, all foreign citizens must have a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours to enter the Republic of Serbia. Citizens of the Republic of Serbia can enter the Republic of Serbia without these tests with mandatory of home isolation for 10 days, if they do not have a negative PCR test, but the quarantine can be terminated by a negative PCR test.


Book of condolences for Serbian Patriarch
Following the passing away of His Holiness the Archbishop of Peć, Metropolitan of Belgrade and Karlovci and Serbian Patriarch Irinej, a virtual Book of Condolences has been opened at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad.
 
The condolences may be sent through the E-mail embsrbag@yahoo.com or by post to the Embassy's address: Hay Babil, Jadriyah, 923/35/16 Baghdad.

National Security Adviser Qassem Al-Araji received an invitation to visit the Republic of Serbia

 Baghdad, 16th November 2020 — Qaseem Al-Araji met in his office today, Monday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, HE Uros Balov  and during the meeting they discussed the development of relations between Iraq and Serbia."

 

Al-Araji stressed, during the meeting that the relations of the two countries are deep and have a history of cooperation in the military, economic and development fields, and that Iraq is looking forward to developing them and exchanging experiences, in the interest of the two friendly countries."

 

 

For his part, the Serbian Ambassador expressed how satisfied is he with the growing relations between the two countries, noting that his country looks forward for strengthening joint cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in all fields.

 

 

At the end of the meeting, the Serbian Ambassador offered an invitation to the National Security Adviser to visit Serbia.


Serbia Affirms Its Continuous Cooperation With Iraq, Especially In The Security Fields
Baghdad / NINA /- The Serbian ambassador, Uros Balov, affirmed his country's keenness on continuing cooperation with Iraq, especially in the security fields.

The embassy said in a statement that the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) received a copy: "The Minister of Interior, Othman Al-Ghanimi, met the Serbian ambassador and discussed with him a number of issues of common interest." 

The minister stressed the need to work on strengthening joint cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and Serbia, in a way that achieves the interests of the two friendly countries.

For his part, Balov affirmed his country's keenness to continue cooperation with Iraq in various fields, especially security. 

 

 


Meeting of the Serbian Ambassador and Iraqi Defence Minister

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Uros Balov met on Tuesday 13th October 2020 Iraqi Defence Minister General Jummaa Aned.

They have discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries during the meeting, especially military cooperation and ways of its further development. Both sides affirmed the depth of the historical relationship between the two countries in all fields.


Conveying the message of condolences to the people of State of Kuwait

In the Embassy of Kuwait HE Uros Balov wrote the message of condolences after learning of the death of HRH Amir Sabah Al Sabah. “One of the greatest statesmen of the contemporary World left us” and conveyed his most heartfelt sympathy to the people of the State of Kuwait.


Extending cooperation between Iraqi Air Force and Serbian companies

Serbian Ambassador to Iraq Uros Balov met the Iraqi Air Force Commander in Chief Gen. Shihab Jahid Ali and discussed further cooperation between Serbian companies and Iraqi Army.

 


Serbian Ambassador met the leader of the State of Law coalition Nouri Al-Maliki

Baghdad  - Serbian Ambassador HE Uroš Balov and the Head of the State of Law coalition Nouri al-Maliki discussed the developments of the political and security conditions, as mutually emphasized significance of the strengthening relations between the two countries. 

Al-Maliki indicated during the meeting the depth of historical relations between Iraq and Serbia, calling for the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries in all fields.


REPETEAD CALLS BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DIRECTORATE FOR COOPERATION WITH THE DIASPORA AND SERBS IN THE REGION FOR CO-FINANCING OF PROJECTS THAT, THROUGH THEIR QUALITY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRESERVATION AND STRENGTHENING OF TIES WITH SERBIAN DIASPORA

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for Cooperation with the Diaspora and Serbs in the Region, has announced the calls for co-financing of projects that, through their quality, contribute to the preservation and strengthening of ties between the home country and the Diaspora and the home country and Serbs of the region, which are opened from 18th May 2020 until 1st June 2020.

 Find out more: [https://www.dijaspora.gov.rs/uprava-za-dijasporu-konkursi] 

 


PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS / CONTINUATION OF ELECTION ACTIVITIES

The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has made a Decision amending the Decision to call Parliamentary elections, which set the date for the elections to be held on 21st June 2020.

The Republic Election Commission, as the body conducting the Parliamentary election procedure, made a decision on 11th May 2020, on the continuation of election activities.

From Monday, 11th May 2020, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in BAGHDAD will start recieving request for voting from abroad. 

Applicants can check, through the MPALSG public portal https://upit.birackispisak.gov.rs/, if they are enrolled in the Single Electoral Roll (SER).

A person who is a national of the Republic of Serbia and has a registered place of residence in the Republic of Serbia but is not registered in the SER, must first apply for enrollment into SER. After the decision of the competent authority on enrollment in the SER is passed, the application for voting from abroad may be received or processed.

Nationals of the Republic of Serbia eligible to vote shall submit their application for voting from abroad through the diplomatic mission or consular post no later than 30th May 2020 (by midnight, local time in the Republic of Serbia).

Completed applications for voting from abroad, together with a copy of a valid travel document or ID card can be submitted to the Serbian Embassy in Baghdad in person or by e-mail. 


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OPEN LINE FOR ALL SERBIAN CITIZENS IN COVID 19 CRISIS

Emergency number: 0790 190 9495  00-24h


IMPORTANT NOTICE- PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

Pursuant to Article 5 of the Decree on Emergency State Measures, adopted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia, all electoral activities related to the Parliamentary elections, announced for 26th April 2020, shall cease.
The Republic Electoral Commission, as the body conducting the Parliamentary election procedure, has decided to suspend electoral activities during the state of emergency. However, the electoral procedure, including the deadlines for conducting electoral activities, will continue in accordance with a decision to terminate a state of emergency.


IMPORTANT NOTICE!

In order to combat the spread of infectious disease caused by the COVID-19 virus, the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad informs all citizens of the Republic of Serbia residing in the jurisdiction of this diplomatic-consular mission that work with the customers shall be limited to emergencies only, starting from Monday, 16 March 2020 until further notice. 


NOTICE ON HOW TO VOTE FROM ABROAD – PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

We would like to inform you that the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has made a decision to call Parliamentary elections to be held on 26th April 2020.


The Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (MPALSG) has issued a Notice for voters residing abroad on the exercise of the right to vote in the Parliamentary elections. The notice can be downloaded from the following link:
http://mduls.gov.rs/obavestenja/obavestenje-za-birace-sa-boravistem-u-inostranstvu-o-ostvarivanju-birackog-prava-na-izborima-za-narodne-poslnike-narodne-skupstine/

Applicants can check, through the MPALSG public portal https://upit.birackispisak.gov.rs/,  if they are enrolled in the Single Electoral Roll (SER).

A person who is a national of the Republic of Serbia and has a registered place of residence in the Republic of Serbia but is not registered in the SER, must first apply for enrollment in the SER. After the decision of the competent authority on enrollment in the SER is passed, the application for voting from abroad may be received or processed.

On Thursday, 5th March 2020, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in London will begin receiving applications for voting from abroad.

A copy of a valid biometric identity card of the Republic of Serbia or a copy of a valid biometric passport of the Republic of Serbia shall be enclosed with the prescribed form.

Nationals of the Republic of Serbia eligible to vote shall submit their application for voting from abroad through the diplomatic mission or consular post no later than five days before the day of the conclusion of the Single Electoral Roll, or by midnight on 4 th April 2020 (local time in the Republic of Serbia).

Completed applications can be submitted to the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad in person or by e-mail: embsrbag@yahoo.com 


Corona Virus COVID 19 Crisis Centre

Due to Corona Virus crisis in the Republic of Iraq we are inviting all Serbian citizens to call emergency number 0790 190 9495 of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the case of emergency or if they need any kind of assitance.

Call or text us at any time.

Emergency number: 0790 190 9495  00-24h


National Day reception 2020

On Wednesday, February 19th, a reception was held on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia. The reception was attended by Iraqi officials, business people, representatives in the field of culture, sports, media, as well as those with whom we closely cooperate. Also, there were Serbian citizens who live and work in Iraq and former Yugoslav students as well.

Finally, there were representatives of the diplomatic corps, including representatives of UN, regional and international organizations. In addition, representatives of the Iraqi Army esspecially Air Forces commander.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was represented by Dr Ali Hachem, Europe Department Director and  several other high officials. 


Ambassador Uroš Balov held a brief speech pointing out that the bilateral relations are more than excellent and econimc relations have been significatly improved.

 
Media coverage on the official Tweeter account of the Serbian Embasy in Iraq. 
 
 https://twitter.com/IraqSerbia/status/1232262030436052993 
 
 https://twitter.com/IraqSerbia/status/1232260462206685184 
 
 https://twitter.com/IraqSerbia/status/1232258026930917376 
 
 https://twitter.com/IraqSerbia/status/1230932875119415297 

Serbia respects sovereignty of Iraq and it is not involved in current events
The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad strongly denny malicious claims of certain irresponsible individuals, who are making a link between the Embassy and the Republic of Serbia with citizens protests that are currently happening in the Republic of Iraq.
 
Republic of Serbia is respecting sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq and, in no way, is involved in its internal political processes. 
 
Republic of Serbia and Serbian people are very proud of its historic friendship with Iraqi people and expressing most sincere regret over human victims, hoping for a quick, peaceful and political solution of this crisis. 
 

HE Uros Balov met newly elected Defense Minister Mr Najah Hassan al-Shammari

H.E. Uroš Balov, Serbian Ambassador to Iraq, met with the Minister of Defense, Mr Najah Hassan al-Shammari, on the 29th July 2019.

 

They have discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries during the meeting, especially military cooperation and ways of its further development.

Both sides affirmed the depth of the historical relationship between the two countries in all fields.

YT link:

https://youtu.be/SRp-O_l5nio


SERBIA HOSTING 141st IPU ASSEMBLY

As a result of active participation of the delegation of the Republic of Serbia in the Inter Parliamentary Union activities, the 141st assembly of this oldest and largest parliamentary organisation will be held in Belgrade from Ocober 13 to October 17, 2019.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has already begun the preparations for this event, and all details related to the mentioned meeting can be  found on the official website

https://www.serbia141ipu.rs


Speaker of the Council of Representatives met Serbian Ambassador
 
 
The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi received, on Sunday, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia in Iraq Mr. Uros Balov.
 
Mr al-Halboosi affirmed, during the meeting, Iraq's determination to open up to all countries in the world, pointing to the importance of strengthening parliamentary relations between the two countries, calling for strengthening economic dealings and investment in all fields.
 
The Serbian ambassador reviewed the historical relations of his country with Iraq, which extends for 60 years, and conveyed an invitation from the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, Mrs Maja Gojkovic, to the Parliament Speaker to visit Serbia and meet with senior officials, praising the Iraqi parliamentary experience and the role of the Speaker of the Parliament in strengthening Iraq's relations with Arab, Regional and International countries.
 

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA HAD A MEETING WITH IRAQI MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

Both sides affirmed that the bilateral relations between Serbia and Iraq are very good, but underlined the need for increasing cooperation in economic area, especially IT and Communication field.

Minister of Communication Naeem Yousir said that during the wars Iraqi tele-communication infrastructure suffered a lot of damage and called Serbia to take part in rebuilding and modernizing process. He said that Serbia, not only as a regional leader, but a competitive player on the world stage, may immensely help Iraq. 

Ambassador Uroš Balov said that Serbia is ready to offer expertise and to work with Iraq through various programs and projects which will modernize Iraq. He said that in past years Serbia made tremendous progress in IT area and E-government and will continue to do that. Up to now Serbia allocated more than 100M Euros for infrastructure investment. 

During the meeting two sides discussed possibilities of Serbian participation in a project of modernization of post office system in Iraq.  

At the end of meeting Minister of Communication Naeem Yousir proposed the exchange of ministerial visits during 2019.


SERBIAN NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN BAGHDAD

On the occasion of the Statehood Day the Serbian Ambassador to Iraq H.E. Uroš Balov organized a reception at the Al Manosur Hotel great hall in Baghdad on Monday, 18h February. 

 

H.E. Uroš Balov and the Special envoy of the Iraqi Foreign Affairs Minsiter, dr Ali Cahem Chair, addressed the audience. During the speeches they emphasized the excellent bilateral relationship between two countries and underlined the opportunities for their further enhancement and development.

 

The reception was also attended by Iraqi officials, business people, representatives in the field of culture, sports, media, as well as those with whom we have working cooperation. Also, our citizens who are in Iraq, including business people working on projects in Iraq and our citizens engaged in projetcs with Ministry of Defence were present.

 

Furthermore, large number of former students in Serbia and ex-Yugoslavia also attended this celebration.

Finally, there were representatives of the diplomatic corps, including representatives of regional and international organizations. In addition, representatives of the Iraqi Army also were present. 

 

 

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Serbian Ambassador met Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Ambassador Uros Balov congratulated the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, prof. dr Qusay Al-Suhail, on his recent appointment and wished him success in his work, especially given the importance of the department headed by him. He marked relations between the two countries as very good, pointing out that cooperation in the field of higher education is one of the most important segments in the long history of relations between the two countries. Also, he emphasised that there are many possibilities for improving cooperation.

Al-Suhail said that Iraq enjoys good relations with the Republic of Serbia for a long time and there is the basis for strengthening relations in various sectors, including the system of higher education and scientific research.

The Minister of Higher Education said that the ministry is keen to sign the  Memorandum of understanding between the Universities of Iraq and Serbia to exchange experiences and provide fellowships for Iraqi students to study in Serbia.

On behalf of the Serbian side ambassador expressed his country's readiness to expand scientific and cultural cooperation and provide facilities for Iraqi students wishing to study in Serbian universities.


Meeting of the Ambassador Uroš Balov with the First State Secretary in the MoI Akhil al Khazali

Ambassador Uroš Balov conveyed appreciation of the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the support of the Republic of Iraq during voting on the acceptance of the so-called "Kosovo" in Interpol. He has emphasised that Serbia greatly appreciates the principled support of the Republic of Iraq on Kosovo and Metohija issue, since this issue is of great importance for Serbia. He has stressed that their position is in support of the international peace and order.
Ambassador Balov assessed relation between the two states as very good, pointing down the  joint areas with potential of joint strengthening of cooperation. He has expressed hope that increasing number of Serbian companies will come to the Iraqi market.
Undersecretary in the MoI, Akhil al Khazali, stressed that the previous, as well as the new Government of the Republic of Iraq, are orientated towards cooperation and strengthening relations with other countries, especially those which were supporting Iraq for years and with whom, and with which there are traditionally friendly relations, among whom Serbia has one of the most prominent places. He has stressed that he highly appreciates contribution of Serbia in fight against terrorism, which, for Iraq, is a question of vital important. He has pointed out that the Republic of Iraq is very interested in improving cooperation, especially when issues of fight against terrorism and other security threats, stressing that Serbian expertise in these areas would be precious. Above all, he has praised activities of Serbia when border control is in question, as well as in the field of intelligence affairs and activities in suppressing organised crime. Likewise, they are also appreciating experts who are coming from the Republic of Serbia in the field of training, resources management, armament, as well as IT sector.


Visit to Serbian citizens in the Imam Ali Base in Nasiriyah

The Ambassador, Uroš Balov and First secretary Ms. Emilija Marinkov, visited on 13 January, the Military Base Imam Ali in Nasiriyah, where fifteen Serbian citizens live and work. They are engaged on maintaining "Lasta" aircrafts, which are being used for the Republic of Iraq Air Force pilots.


Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Iraq has secured a military plane for transport of the delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, which has been warmly welcomed in the Base. General Muhaned Ghaib Muhammed, the Dean of the Military Airforce Academy, was the host of the visit. General praised the work of Serbian workers, but also the quality of "Lasta" , stressing out that the Ministry of Defence will suggest continuation of cooperation.
Ambassador Balov thanked the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Iraq and Iraqi Airforce on excellent organisation of the visit, as well as to the Academy Dean, General Muhaned Ghaib Muhammed, on excellent treatment of our citizens.


On this occasion there was a small celebration of the so-called Serbian New Year.

 


Meeting of Ambassador Uroš Balov with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Iraq General Muhammad Jawad Khadum

Uros Balov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, on 10 January had a brief meeting with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Iraq, General Muhammad Jawad Khadum.

During conversation, Ambassador Balov emphasised importance of bilateral relations and stressed traditionally good political relations, without any open issue, for more than 60 years of continuous diplomatic relations between the two countries. He has congaratulated the Secretary General of the MoD on an important victory against ISIL terrorist organisation, which the Republic of Iraq has achieved with help of the International Coalition for the fight against terrorism. General Muhammad Jawad Khadum expressed thankfulness to the Republic of Serbia for its support in fight against ISIL, and especially in the area of Iraqi Army medical units training.


Ambassador Balov met with the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament

November 28th 2018 - "Iraq, for a long time, highly values good relations with the Republic of Serbia, which is a basis for further strenghtening of relations in various sectors including trade, investment and culture", stated the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Hassan al-Kaabi during the meeting with the Serbian Ambasador, Uroš Balov.

The two sides discussed Iraq's latest support for Serbian efforts to prevent the so-called  "Kosovo" to become a member of Interpol, at the recently held General Conference of the organisation in Dubai. Al-Kaabi remarked that Iraq's foreign positions are enshrined in the Constitution, proclaiming respect of international laws and sovereignty end territorial integrity of countries. 

Ambassador Balov expressed gratitude for the support and emphasised the importance of extending economic and political relations between the two countries. Also, both sides agreed on necessity of urgent ratification of the Agreement on canceling visas for diplomatic and service passports by the Iraqi Council of Representatives.

 


Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) Chancellor Masrour Barzani received Serbian Ambassador

 

11 October 2018 - Chancellor Masrour Barzani received today Serbia Ambassador to Iraq Uroš Balov and discussed measures to increase cooperation between our peoples and develop trade and investment between Kurdistan Region and Serbia. Ambassador Balov praised the heroic Peshmerga who gave their lives in the anti-ISIL campaign. Both agreed to maintain a close relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/JyX5Yz729hI


Serbian Ambassador met Head of KRG Foreign Department

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 11 October 2018 – The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Uroš Balov, visited the Foreign Relations Department of the Kurdistan Regional Government and was welcomed by the Head of the KRG Department of the Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, and the Assistant Head, Siham Mamand to discuss recent parliamentary elections, the latest political developments, the government formation process and Erbil-Baghdad relations.

 

Minister Mustafa congratulated Ambassador Balov and wished him success in carrying out his new duties to further enhance bilateral relations and expressed the readiness of the KRG to facilitate their diplomatic mission in order to develop cooperation between the two sides and establish the representation of Serbia to the Kurdistan Region.

 

Ambassador Balov expressed his optimism for the visit, and his country's readiness to expand the scope of cooperation at all levels, including in the economic and commercial sectors to encourage Serbian companies to work in the Region.

 

 

 

 


Serbian Ambassador met Iraqi Defence Minister
H.E. Uroš Balov, Serbian Ambassador to Iraq met with the Minister of Defence, Mr Irfan Mahmoud Al-Hayali, on the 25th September.
 
 
They have discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries during the meeting, especially military cooperation and ways of its further development. Both sides affirmed the depth of the historical relationship between the two countries in all fields.
 

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Mr Uros Balov visited the Metropolitan and Church of St. George

The newly appointed Ambassador  of the Republic of Serbia Mr Uros Balov has visited the Metropolitan and Church of St. George where Ghattas Hazim, Orthodox Church Metropolitan of Baghdad, informed him about the life of a small number of Christian residents in Iraq.

During the visit Serbian Ambassador fully supported the life, work and survival of Christians in the Middle East. Mr Balov also attended mass on which occasion he and Metropolitan Hazim prayed for peace in the Iraq and whole region as well.

 

 

 

 


Presentation of credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the President of the Republic of Iraq

H.E. Uroš Balov, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Iraq presented, on 4th July, his credentials to the President of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Dr Fuad Masum.

President Masum welcomed Ambassador Balov and wished him success in carrying out his duties in a way that would strengthen relations between the two countries in all fields, especially economy, to the higher interests of the two friendly peoples. The President also expressed gratitude and appreciation for the distinguished role of Serbia in assisting Iraq in its fight against terrorism in terms of equipment, training and logistical support.

Ambassador Balov, first, conveyed greetings from the Serbian President Vučić, then expressed his country's happiness in achieving Iraq's final victory over the gangs of ISIS and desire to deepen bilateral relations, of 60-year long history. Ambassador Balov expressed his hopes for expanding scope of cooperation at all levels.

 

 

 

 


Presentation a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq

Foreign Minister Dr Ibrahim Al-Jaafari received a copy of the credentials of the new ambassador of Serbia to Baghdad, Mr. Uros Balov, and discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and means of upgrading them to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.

He praised the support given by Belgrade to Baghdad in its war against Da'esh terrorist gangs, considering the victory over the terrorism that has been achieved in Iraqi as a result of the concerted political and military efforts and international support provided by friendly and peace-loving countries.

During the meeting, he called on Serbian companies to invest in Iraq, especially infrastructure reconstruction projects, and expressed the readiness of the Foreign Ministry to provide all services to the diplomatic mission to develop joint work between the two countries.

From his side, Mr. Uros Balov expressed the gratitude of the Serbian government to the Republic of Iraq for support on the unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia and stressed on his government's aspiration to develop relations with Iraq in all fields. He invited Dr Ibrahim Al-Jaafari to visit Belgrade in the framework of strengthening relations between the two countries.


ABOLISHED VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF ТHE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN, HOLDERS OF ORDINARY PASSPORTS

At its meeting of 24 May 2018, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Azerbaijan, holders of ordinary passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.39/2018 of 25 May, 2018, and enter into force of 2 Jun, 2018. Under the Decision, the nationals of that country, holders of ordinary passports, can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 90 days in period of 180 days, from the date of entry, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners.


ABOLISHED VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI

At its meeting of 24 May 2018, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Burundi, holders of all passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.39/2018 of 25 May, 2018, and enter into force of 2 Jun, 2018. 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 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners


LABOUR DAY – EMBASSY CLOSED

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia will be closed on Tuesday, 1 May and Wednesday, 2 May 2018 in observance of Labour Day.


EASTER HOLIDAYS – EMBASSY CLOSED

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad will be closed on Easter, 8 April and Easter Monday, 9 April 2018. 


OPEN CALL FOR CO-FINANCING OF DIASPORA PROJECTS

Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Directorate for Diaspora has announced an open call for co-financing of projects that contribute to strengthening ties between the homeland and the Diaspora. The competition provides for co-funding of projects aimed at studying, preserving and fostering the Serbian language and Cyrillic script, preservation and cultivation of Serbian cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious identity, as well as the promotion of economic cooperation between Serbia and the Diaspora. The open call is open until March 30, 2018.

More info about the details regarding the submission of proposals can be found in the following link (only in Serbian): http://www.dijaspora.gov.rs/konkurs-za-sufinansiranje-projekata-organizacija-iz-dijaspore/


GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES ADOPTED ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR THE NATIONALES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Тhe Government of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Serbia, holders of all passports for entry and stay on territory of that country not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year. The Decision came into force on 21 February 2018."


GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLUMBIA ADOPTED ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR THE NATIONALS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

"Тhe Government of the Republic of Colombia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Serbia, holders of all passports for entry and stay on Columbian Territory  during a period 90 days, extendable up to 90 additional days, within a 180 days limit in a calendar year.   The Decision came into force on 14 February 2018."


ABOLISHED VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF GEORGIA, HOLDERS OF ORDINARY PASSPORT

At its meeting of 8 Mart 2018, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of Georgia, holders of ordinary passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.18/2018 of 9 March, 2018, and enter into force of 8 March, 2018. 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 30 days from the date of entry, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners .


ABOLISHED VISAS FOR CITISENS FOUR (4) COUNTRIES OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION AND TWO (2) COUNTRIES OF THE LATIN AMERICAN REGION

At its meeting of 28 January 2018, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Comonvelt Bahami, Barbados, Jamaica, Saint Vicent and Grenaidens, Repu'blica del Paraugay, Repu'blica de Columbia, holders of all passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.10/2018 of 7 February , 2018, and enter into force of 15 February, 2018. Under the Decision, the nationals of that countries can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners.


The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on the аbolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and Official passports, entered into force

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Government of the Republic of Guatemala on visa free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passaports, signed in Belgrade, on 10 November 2016, came into force on 17 January 2018.

Based on this Agreement, nationals of both States, who are holders of diplomatic and official passaports, will have the right to enter into, transit through and stay on the territory of the other Party without a visa within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of entry.


DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR THE NATIONALS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, HOLDERS OF ALL PASSPORTS

At its meeting of December 28, 2017, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Suriname, holders of all passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No.119/2017 of December 29, 2017, and enter into force of January 5, 2018 Under the Decision, the nationals of the Republic of Suriname can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners.


DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR THE NATIONALS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GUINEA BISSAU, HOLDERS OF ALL PASSPORTS

At its meeting of 8 December 2017, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for entry in the Republic of Serbia for the nationals of the Republic of the Guinea Bissau, holders of all passports. The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No. 111/2017 of 11 December 2017 and enter into force on 19 December 2017. Under the Decision, the nationals of the Republic of the Guinea Bissau can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on foreigners.


THE DECISION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN ON VISA EXEMPTION FOR THE NATIONALS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA, HOLDERS OF ORDINARY PASSPORTS

Тhe Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Serbia, holders of ordinary passports for entry and stay in the territory of  the Islamic Republic of Iran without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days within period of one year.  The Decision came into force on 1 November 2017.


The importance of connecting economies of Serbia and Iraq

 

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Iraq, met with representatives of an association of Iraqis who had studied in the SFRY, Secretary General of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Abdul Hussein Mubarak and Chairman of the Federation Jaafar Al-Hamdani, and also a delegation of Iraqi entrepreneurs.

Representatives of the student association reminisced in a brief conversation about their university days spent in Belgrade, recalling the significant economic cooperation carried out between the two states in the second half of the 20th century.

Mubarak and Al-Hamdani pointed to the great opportunities available for connecting the two economies and the importance of Serbian companies participating in the upcoming stage of reconstruction and development of Iraq.

In the meeting, Minister Dacic informed the entrepreneurs from the Federation and the student association about the current state of play concerning the economic cooperation between the two countries and also about the areas of cooperation in which the Serbian economy had a potential.


Minister Dacic and Metropolitan Hazim discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Balkans

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic visited today the Metropolitan and Church of St. George where Ghattas Hazim, Orthodox Church Metropolitan of Baghdad, familiarized him with the way of life of a small number of Christian residents in Iraq.

The visit made by Minister Dacic conveyed his full support to the life, work and survival of Christians in the Middle East. Minister Dacic joined a memorial mass on which occasion he and Metropolitan Hazim prayed for peace in the Middle East and the Balkans.


Serbian and Iraqi Foreign Ministers discuss promotion of cooperation in economy, education, culture

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic had talks today with his host, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Ibrahim Al-Jaafari.

Minister Dacic underscored the importance of friendly relations between the two countries as well as the existing prospects for their further promotion. The Head of Serbian diplomacy expressed his full support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq.

Minister Al-Jaafari thanked for the assistance the Republic of Serbia provided to the Republic of Iraq in countering terrorism and for the support extended in the preservation of its territorial integrity, underlining in particular that Serbia could further count on the full support of Iraq concerning the preservation and protection of Serbia's territorial integrity.

The interlocutors agreed on the necessity to develop economic ties, in the coming period, but also cooperation in education and culture and development cooperation, noting also that it was important to encourage parliamentary friendship groups from either country to promote their work as well as to re-launch the activity of the Joint Economic Committee.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq also stressed the importance of Serbian companies taking part in the reconstruction and development of Iraq, referring to the years-long experience dating back to the time of the SFRY and the selfless friendship between Serbia and Iraq.


Historical importance of the friendly relations between Serbia and Iraq

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic had talks today in Baghdad with President of the Republic of Iraq Muhammad Fuad Masum.

In the talks, they underlined the friendly relations between the two countries as well as their historic importance.

The Iraqi President stressed the historic significance of Belgrade-Baghdad cooperation which had been developing without open issues, to the satisfaction of both sides.

President Masum expressed his gratitude for the support the Republic of Serbia extended to the Republic of Iraq in combating terrorism, especially ISIL.

The President also emphasized the importance of promoting parliamentary cooperation as an important factor in the development of overall relations between the two countries.

He also underscored the importance of economic cooperation and the need to, in this context, build upon the excellent political relations between the two sides.

The Iraqi President invited Serbian companies to take part in the reconstruction and development of the Republic of Iraq.


Minister Dacic and Defence Minister of Iraq Hayali discuss potentials for enhancing cooperation between the two countries

 

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Iraq, had a meeting with Minister of Defence Arfan al-Hayali on 18th of October 2017.

Both sides underlined the traditionally friendly relations between the two countries and their peoples.

During the talks, Minister Dacic highlighted the importance of respecting the territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Iraq, and of mutual support on the international level.

Defence Minister of the Republic of Iraq Arfan al-Hayali thanked his interlocutor for Serbia's support to the fight against terrorism by participation in the Global Coalition against Terrorism.

Mutual conclusion was reached that there were vast potentials for enhancing cooperation between Serbia and Iraq in many areas, and particularly in rehabilitation of infrastructure and development of agriculture and education in Iraq.

Particular emphasis was laid on the very good cooperation existing between the two Ministries of Defence and the two armed forces, as well as on the importance of Iraq for Serbia's defence industry. Minister Hayali also pointed out the significance of continuing the contacts between the two countries at all levels and, with this in mind, agreed to visit Serbia shortly. 


Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, holders of ordinary passports

At its meeting of 6 October 2017, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, holders of ordinary passports.

The Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" No. 090/2017 of 6 October 2017 and enter into force on 14 October 2017. Under the Decision, the nationals of the Republic of Indonesia can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry, within period of one year, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners .


Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports of Serbia and Indonesia

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, signed in Jakarta on April 27, 2016. came into force on September 2, 2017. From that date holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports may enter, transit, and stay in the territory of the other side up to 90 days without visa.   


Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports of Serbia and Thailand

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, signed in Belgrade on December 4, 2015. came into force on September 8, 2017. From that date holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports may enter, transit, and stay in the territory of the other side up to 90 days without visa.  


 


Visa exemption for the citizens of Malaysia

Government of the Republic of Serbia, at it's session held on September 29, 2016, adopted Decision regarding visa exemption for the citizens of Malaysia holding all type of passports, except the temporary passport or other travel documents issued in accordance to the international conventions, from December 1, 2016 until December 31, 2017. Malaysian nationals may enter, transit, and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia up to 30 days without visa.


Change of visa regime - Iran (regular passports)

Starting from September 02, 2017, the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, bearers of regular passports, can enter or transit through the territory of the Republic of Serbia with no prior visa needed. The maximum stay is 30 days (counting from the entery date) in 1 year period.

No-visa policy is valid only for tourism/visit purposes. You need to apply for visa in the following cases:
- if you intend to become a resident for education/job/other purposes
- if you plan to stay more than 30 days
- if you already have 30 days per 1 year duration of stay in Serbia


Change of visa regime - India (regular passports)

Starting from September 02, 2017, the citizens of the Republic of India, bearers of regular passports, can enter or transit through the territory of the Republic of Serbia with no prior visa needed. The maximum stay is 30 days (counting from the entery date) in 1 year period.

No-visa policy is valid only for tourism/visit purposes. You need to apply for visa in the following cases:
- if you intend to become a resident for education/job/other purposes
- if you plan to stay more than 30 days
- if you already have 30 days per 1 year duration of stay in Serbia


Change of visa regime - Kyrgyzstan (official and diplomatic passports)

Starting from July 13, 2017, the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, bearers of official and diplomatic passports, can enter or transit through the territory of the Republic of Serbia with no prior visa needed. The maximum stay is 90 days counting from the entery date.


Public International Two-Phase Open Competition for the Design of a Conceptual Solution for the Zoran Đinđić Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade

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 Đinđić Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade".

The aim of the competition is obtaining the best quality conceptual solution for the Zoran Đinđić Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade and creating a dignified memory of Zoran Đinđić, 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 Đinđić was one of the founders of the Democratic Party and served as the 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 21 February 1997, representing the Together coalition, which topped the polls in many Serbian cities in the 1996 local elections. In June 2000, Đinđić took on the role of the coordinator in the Alliance for Change and then became the head of the Central Election Committee and promotional campaign coordinator of the Serbian Democratic Opposition (DOS) for the elections held on 24 September 2000. He became Prime Minister of Serbia on 25 January 2001 following the victory of DOS in the Serbian parliamentary elections in December 2000.

Zoran Đinđić 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. He left behind his wife Ružica, daughter Jovana and son Luka.

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 Đinđić Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade.

The meaning of the artistic and program solution is to create a dignified memory of Zoran Đinđić, 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 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/en/) 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 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 first phase results is June 30, 2017 .
The final deadline for submission of the 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) designs 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 awarded the first prize shall be selected for realisation.


REGISTERING IN MILITARY RECORDS

Registering boys who will turn 18 this year in the military records has begun during January. A general request for registration in the military records has been made to boys born in 1999 and older, who have not been registered in the military records yet for some reason, to come to the centres of the Ministry of Defence in their towns and fulfil that legal obligation. One should bring ID card or in case they do not have it, some other public document which can serve as proof of identity. The general request for registration in the military records will last until the end of February. After that, individual requests will be delivered to the ones who have not responded to the general request.
Boys who reside in the Republic of Iraq should exercise their right and fulfil the legal obligation in the Embassy in Baghdad.

http://www.mod.gov.rs/eng/10525/uvodjenje-u-vojnu-evidenciju-10525


The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the People's Republic of China on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports

 The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the People's Republic of China on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports, signed in Riga on 5 November 2016, will take effect on 15 January 2017. From that date, nationals of the Republic of Serbia and of People's Republic of China who are holders of ordinary passports, will have right to enter into, transit through and stay on the territory of the other Party without visa in the period not exceeding 30 days.

 


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 (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.):

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 (Or the equivalent in €, CHF, or ¥.) 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.

Additional documents:

1. Form B-1

Form B-1                                                                                                                                                                   Tender Bond
                                                           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.
Form B-1                                                                                                                                                                       Tender Bond
                                                                                                      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.
* These instructions need not be enclosed to the bid / the application.

2. Form B-2

Form B-2                                                                                                                                                             Performance Bond
                                       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
Guarantee No.
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.


                                                                                          Bank
                                                                              (Seal and signature)


Form B-2                                                                                                                                                                   Performance Bond

                                         INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM*: Performance Bond (Form B-2)


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


3. TENDERER INFORMATION SHEET

Invitation to tender for the provision of real estate sales services – the sale of diplomatic                2016
real estate in New Yok (United States of America), Tokyo (Japan), Bonn (Germany), and
Berne (Switzerland)

                                                                  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                       a) New York:  
organizations in                         b) Tokyo:
countries where the                   c) Bonn:
property for sale is                     d) Berne:
located______________________________________________________________________________________
Tenderer's turnover by               2013:                                                       2014:                                                 2015:
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.e

n.html)______________________________________________________________________________________

Submission of tender     yes                              no
guarantee using the
attached Form B-1
(underline)___________________________________________________________________________________
Accept performance       yes                              no
guarantee using the
attached Form B-2
(underline)___________________________________________________________________________________
Evidence of financial     yes                               no
and business solvency
(underline)___________________________________________________________________________________
Evidence of technical    yes                               no
and professional
capacities and
references proving the
successful provision of
brokerage services
(underline)___________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate of no              yes                             no
conviction of the
tenderer/legal entity
and its CEO
(underline)___________________________________________________________________________________
Period of validity of
the tender (minimum
taking in consideration
Invitation to tender
(insert dd.mm.yyyy)

Invitation to tender for the provision of real estate sales services – the sale of diplomatic                 2016
real estate in New Yok (United States of America), Tokyo (Japan), Bonn (Germany), and
Berne (Switzerland)

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) _______________________________________________________________________________
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:


Serbian National Day reception, 15th February, 2016.

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, organised a reception in the honour of marking Statehood Day of Serbia on Monday, 15th February, 2016. Amongst many guests, a number of political and public officials in the Republic of Iraq, members of the Diplomatic Corp, as well as numerous representatives of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq.


Meeting with the President of the Republic of Iraq

The President of the Republic of Iraq Dr Fuad Masum (Muhammad Fuad Masum) met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H. E. Mr. Radosav Petrovic on November 25th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about the political relations between two countries and about voting in UNESCO, too. They also expressed satisfaction at the good relations between two countries.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Industry and minerals

The Iraqi Minister of of Industry and minerals Mohammed Sahib Khalaf Al-Daraji met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on November 12th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia, particularly in the field of military industry.


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, November 7th, 2015.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday November 7th, 2015. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. During the meeting it has discussed about their problems and activities in the Republic of Iraq.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Interior

The Iraqi Minister of Interior Mohammed Salim Al-Ghabban met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on November 2nd, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of arming and training the Iraqi police. 


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity

The Iraqi Minister of Electricity engineer Qassim Mohammed Fahdawi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Monday, October 5th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of electricity.


"THE TRUTH-NO KOSOVO UNESCO"

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia informs that the documentary film "The Truth-No Kosovo Unesco"  which talks about the mass destruction of the Serbian Churces and Monasteries in Kosovo and Metohija since 1999 can be found at the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. The link is as follows:

http://www.mfa.gov.rs/sr/index.php/2013-05-16-10-43-58/the-truth-no-kosovo-unesco?lang=cyr

Afrer wathcing the documentary, it is obvious why the Republic of Serbia is against the admission of "Kosovo" to UNESCO.


Why Kosovo is ineligible for membership in UNESCO?

• 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) andt he 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 tothe 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 Metohijawhich not only belongs to the Serbian people but also represents a part of the historical and civilizational heritage of modern Europe and the world.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Culture

The Iraqi Minister of culture Fryad Muhammad Hassan Rwandzi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about the support of Iraq to the Serbian standpoints regarding the accession of the self-proclaimed state of Kosovo to UNESCO. At this meeting, Serbian ambassador delivered the copy of letter of the minister of Culture and Information of the Government of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Ivan Tasovac regarding the recently announced campaign for the accession of the self-proclaimed state of Kosovo to UNESCO, which is strongly opposed by the Republic Serbia. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at this meeting.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture

The Iraqi Minister of agriculture Falah Hassan al-Zaidan met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of agriculture and veterinary and signing Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of agriculture of the Republic of Iraq and Ministry of agriculture and environmental protection of the Republic of Serbia, also. On the meeting draft of MoU suggested by the Serbian side from May 26th 2011. was delivered again to the Iraqi Minister of agriculture. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at this meeting.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Communications

The Iraqi Minister of Communications Hassan Kadhim Hassan Rashed met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq HMr. Radisav Petrovic on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of communications and about the following visit of the Iraqi Minister of Communications to Republic of Serbia on July 25th this year, too. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at the meeting.


IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE VISA FOR TRAVEL TO THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

In the Republic of Iraq there is NO AGENCY AUTHORIZED by the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad to mediate in the process of obtaining visa for travel to the Republic of Serbia, neither to guarantee positive outcome of the request for visa. Requests should be submitted in accordance with the following procedure published on the official web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia:


http://mfa.gov.rs/en/consular-affairs/entry-serbia/visa-requirements


Abolishing of visas for citizens of Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain enters into force on June 30th, 2015.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia has decided that citizens of Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain can travel to Serbia without obtaining a visa. The decision shall enter into force on 30 June 2015 and applies to all types of travel documents, except for emergency travel documents- laissez passer and travel documents issued in accordance with international treaties, and if there are no obstacles from Article 11 of the Law on Foreigners of the Republic of Serbia.
Citizens of the aforementioned countries may reside in Serbia in duration of 90 days over a period of six months starting from the date of first entry.


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, June 6th, 2015.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday June 6th, 2015. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. During the meeting it has discussed about their problems and activities in the Republic of Iraq.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense

The Iraqi Minister of Defense Dr Khalid al-Obeidi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Wednesday June 3rd, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of arming and training the Iraqi army and about the visit of high delegation of the Iraqi Ministry of defense to the 7th International armament fair “PARTNER 2015” in Belgrade between 22nd and 25th June 2015.


Meeting with the Iraqi minister of environment

The Iraqi Minister of environment Qutaiba Al - Jiboury met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Thursday, May 21st, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of protection of environment and signing Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of environment of the Republic of Iraq and Ministry of agriculture and environmental protection of the Republic of Serbia, also. On the meeting draft of MoU suggested by the serbian side was delivered to the Iraqi Minister of environment. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at this meeting.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity

The Iraqi Minister of Electricity engineer Qassim Mohammed Fahdawi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of electricity.


Meeting with the governor of Anbar

The governor of Anbar Mr. Sohaib Al-Rawi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.E. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Saturday, April 18th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation in the field of arming through the serbian companies. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at the meeting. 


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 18th April 2015.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday 18th April, 2015. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. During the meeting it has discussed about their problems and activities in the Republic of Iraq.


Meeting with the delegation of the Iraqi Tennis Federation

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H. E. Mr. Radisav Petrovic met with Mr. Majed Khalil, secretary of the iraqi Tennis Federation and Mr. Riyadh Mehdi, who is responsible for financial affairs in this organization on Sunday, March 22nd 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of tennis and about engaged Serbian companies for tennis playgrounds in Iraq, also. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at the meeting.


Meeting with the Iraqi minister of environment

The Iraqi Minister of environment Qutaiba Al - Jiboury met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Thursday, March 5th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of protection of environment and signing Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of environment of the Republic of Iraq and Ministry of agriculture and environmental protection of the Republic of Serbia, also. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at this meeting.


Visit of the Serbian Minister of defense

The delegation of the Serbian Ministry of defence headed by ministry of defence of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Bratislav Gasic visited the Republic of Iraq from February 24th till February 26th, 2015. Serbian minister had separated meetings with the head of security and defense Iraqi parliament Mr. Hakim al-Zamili, his counterpart the Iraqi Minister of Defense Dr Khalid al-Obeidi, the President of the Republic of Iraq dr Fuad Masum and the deputy Iraqi Prime Minister Mr. Saleh al-Mutlaq. During these meetings they discussed about bilateral relations between two countries and ways for advancement of militarily cooperation, too.


Serbian National Day reception, 15th February, 2015.

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, organised a reception in the honour of marking Statehood Day of Serbia on Sunday, 15th February, 2015. Amongst many guests, a number of political and public officials in the Republic of Iraq, members of the Diplomatic Corp, as well as numerous representatives of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq.


Meeting with the Head of security and defense Iraqi parliament

The Head of security and defense Iraqi parliament Hakim al-Zamili met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Sunday, February 8th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation between Serbia and Iraq. They talked about visit of delegation of the Serbian Ministry of defence which will be headed by ministry of defence of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Bratislav Gasic to the Republic of Iraq, also.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense

The Iraqi Minister of Defense Dr Khalid al-Obeidi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation between two countries in the field of arming and training the Iraqi army. They talked about visit of delegation of the Serbian Ministry of defence which will be headed by ministry of defence of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Bratislav Gasic to the Republic of Iraq, also.


Meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Commission of Economy and Investment of the Iraqi Parlament

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H. E. Mr. Radisav Petrovic met with Mr. Harith al-Harthy, member of Parlament and deputy Chairman of the Commission of Economy and Investment of the Iraqi Parlament in the Serbian Embassy on Wednesday, January 21st 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the economic's field and about return Serbian companies and workers in Iraq, also. Consul Dejan Perisic was attended at the meeting.


Meeting with the Army Chief of Staff of the Republic of Iraq

The Army Chief of Staff of the Republic of Iraq Gen. Babakir Zebari met with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic in his office of the Ministry of defence in Baghdad, on Wednesday January 14th, 2015. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of military - tehnical cooperation and about return Serbian engineers and workers in Taji's airport, also.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity

The Iraqi Minister of Electricity engineer Qassim Mohammed Fahdawi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Monday December 29th, 2014. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of electricity.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Culture

The Iraqi Minister of Culture Fryad Muhammed Hassan Rwandzi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Thursday December 25th, 2014. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of culture.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Communications

The Iraqi Minister of Communications Hassan Kadhim Hassan Rashed met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Wednesday December 17th, 2014. During the meeting they discussed about ways of cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of communications.


Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense

     The Iraqi Minister of Defense Dr Khalid al-Obeidi met in his office in Baghdad with Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic on Tuesday November 11th, 2014. During the meeting they discussed about ways of security cooperation between Iraq and Serbia in the field of arming and training the Iraqi army. 


NATIONAL HOLIDAY - 11.11.2014.

              The Embassy and its consular section will be closed on Tuesday 11th November, 2014. due to Armistice Day in the 1st World War.


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 8th November 2014.

           Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday 8th November, 2014. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. During the meeting it has discussed about their problems and activities in the Republic of Iraq.


The Decision on visa free entry for the holders of foreign travel documents

          At its meeting of 30 October 2014, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa free entry to the Republic of Serbia for holders of foreign passports having a valid Schengen, UK and other Member States' visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for holders of foreign passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America, which was published in the "Official Gazette of RS", No. 119 of 31 October 2014 and which will enter into force on 8 November 2014. By this decision, the above-mentioned categories of foreign nationals may, without prior visa application, enter, transit or stay in the Republic of Serbia up to 90 days during a six-month period, but not exceeding the expiring date of the said visas or residence permits. This Decision will not apply to the holders of emergency travel documents (Laissez – Passer) or travel documents issued on the basis of international conventions!


Meeting with the President of the Republic of Iraq

        Serbian Ambassador in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic has had on 15th October, 2014. meeting with the President of the Republic of Iraq Dr Fuad Masum (Muhammad Fuad Masum). On that occasion, the President of Iraq was delivered a greeting card of the President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Tomislav Nikolic regarding his election to this function and wishes for more success in the performance of tasks regarding progress and peace in Iraq. During the meeting it has also discussed about bilateral relations between two countries and their improvement.


Meeting with the President of Parliament of the Republic of Iraq

        Serbian Ambassador in the Republic of Iraq H.Е. Mr. Radisav Petrovic has had on 30th September, 2014. meeting with the President of Parliament of the Republic of Iraq Dr Salim al-Jubouri in the Parliament of Iraq. On that occasion, the President of  Parliament was delivered a greeting card of the President of Parliament of the Republic of Serbia Miss Maja Gojkovic regarding his election to this function. During the meeting it has also discussed about bilateral relations between two countries and their improvement.


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 6th September 2014.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday 6th September, 2014. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad H. E. Mr Radisav Petrovic was attended at the meeting, also.


Consular section of Serbian Embassy will not work until 1st August 2014.

Regarding summer vacations Consular section of Serbian Embassy in Baghdad will not work until 1st August 2014. Thank you for understanding. 


Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 7th June 2014.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday 7th June, 2014. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. Yonadam Kanna, member of iraqi parliament was attended at the meeting, also.


Visit of Sadr movement to Embassy

Regarding of writing the Book of condolences the Head of foreign relations office of Al-Ahrar Bloc (Sadr movement) Mr. S. Al-Darrajy has visited on 28th May, 2014. Embassy of the Republic of Serbia. On that occasion he expressed his condolences to the Serbian people and Serbia and he expressed hope for a better future. Mr. S. Al-Darrajy has talked with Serbian ambassador H. E. Mr. Radosav Petrovic and consul Mr. Dejan Perisic. During the talk both sides has reminded to traditional good and friendly relations of both countries. 


Floods in Serbia: Meeting with the Association of Iraqi ex-students, 20th May 2014.

Regarding the floods in Republic of Serbia the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Tuesday 20th May 2014. a meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq. They are informed about tragic results of floods in Serbia and they are asked to help Serbia (called by them and their other country). There were over 30 ex-students at the meeting.


Urgent needs of Red Cross of the Republic of Serbia

The most urgent things for Serbian Red Cross are following:


- mattresses


- beddings


- folding beds


- diapers for children and adults


- socks


- underwears


- children's clothings


- flashlights


- batteries for flashlights


- toiletes (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary napkins, toothbrushes, toothpastes...)


- Asepsol P5 of label


- rubber boots


Press conference in Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, 22nd May 2014.

         Press conference is organized in Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad on 22nd May about the floods in RS. Numerous journalists and TV reporters H. E. Mr. Radisav Petrovic, Serbian ambassador in the Republic of Iraq, has explained the causes and consequences of the largest floods in the history of our country and informed them about  the ways for help to RS.


The Condolence book is opened in the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia

             The Serbian government declared 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. Regarding this decision of Serbian government the Condolence book is open in Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad 21, 22 and 25 May from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


PayPal account for flood relief opened

          The Serbian government stated today that starting from 18th May it will be possible to donate humanitarian assistance to victims of floods in Serbia through PayPal service from 193 countries and the region. The account belongs to the diplomatic mission of Serbia in Brussels, from where the funds will be sent directly to the account of the Republic of Serbia intended for the assistance to victims of floods. The payment of humanitarian assistance, through the PayPal service, can be made on the address floodrelief@gov.rs.


Floods in the Republic of Serbia, May 2014.

       

        The Serbian government declared an emergency situation in the territory of the Republic of Serbia because of the risk of flooding. The number of the foreign currency account at which the assistance for the removal of consequences of the emergency situation can be deposited is 01-504619-100193230-000000-0000. Payment instructions from outside of Serbia are available here. 

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS - USD

SWIFT MESSAGE FIN 103

FIELD 32A:                                                    VALUE DATE - CURRENCY - AMOUNT

FIELD 50K:                                                    ORDERING CUSTOMER 

FIELD 56A:                                                     BKTRUS33

/INTERMEDIARY/

FIELD 57A:                                                     /04415465

/ACC. WITH BANK/                                       NBSRRSBG

FIELD 59:                                                       /RS35908504619019323080

(BENEFICIARY)                                            MINISTARSTVO FINANSIJA

                                                                         UPRAVA ZA TREZOR

FIELD 70:                                                       DETAILS OF PAYMENT


Easter holydays and 1st May, 2014.

                The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia will be closed to public on Sunday 20th April and Monday 21st April 2014. as well as on Thursday 1st May 2014.


The advertisement for purchase an official armored vehicle - general conditions, 18th April 2014.

Purchaser: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad
Address: Baghdad, Jadriya Building No. 16, Zukak 35, Mahala 923, Hay Babil
Place: Baghdad

Regarding the Directive on the procurements of diplomatic and consular missions RS, br.716/GS, 20th May 2013. and Instructions about implementing procurements in DCM RS abroad no. 716-2 / GS, 7th March 2013. Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad


publish

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OFFERS
Type of procedure: procurement of high value

Subject of Procurement: an official armored vehicle for the DCM RS (ordinal number of the Plan) 1

Description of the subject of procurement:
Procurement an official vehicle for DCM

Time limit and mode of submission of offer:
10 days from the date of announcement the advirtesemen, by mail.

Criteria and elements of the criteria for selection of the best offer:
The lowest price offered and satisfactory quality of the vehicle.

Submit offers (time limit, place, time, mode, indications...):
The deadline for submission of offers is from 18th April until 28th April 2014, DCM Baghdad, no later than 28th April 2014. at 2 p. m.

Offers will be opened by commision (place, time):
DCM Baghdad, 28th April 2014. at 4 p. m.

The deadline for making a decision of the contract award:

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Contact (person, place, time, phone number, e-mail address ...):

Consul Dejan Perisic, Baghdad, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. phone number: 009647809270088, e-mail address: embsrbag@yahoo.com

Other informations:
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The advertisement for purchase an official armored vehicle - characteristics, 18th April 2014.


Purchaser: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad

Address: Baghdad, Jadriya Building No. 16, Zukak 35, Mahala 923, Hay Babil

Place: Baghdad

 


Regarding the Directive on the procurements of diplomatic and consular missions RS, br.716/GS, 20th May 2013. and Instructions about implementing procurements in DCM RS abroad no. 716-2 / GS, 7th March 2013. Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad

publish

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OFFERS
(via bidding documents)
Type of procedure: procurement of high value


Subject of Procurement: Procurement an official armored vehicle for the DCM RS (ordinal number of the Plan) 1


Description of the subject of procurement:
Passenger armored (Class B6) official vehicle, engine capacity of 4.000 ccm - 5.000 ccm, TOYOTA Land Cruiser, petrol engine, with five or more seats, or the appropriate vehicle of this class.

Conditions for participation in the procedure (the right to participate, evidence of compliance with the conditions ...):

Anyone who has registered for this activity.

Criteria and elements of the criteria for selection of the best offer:

The lowest price offered and satisfactory quality of the vehicle.

Insight and download bidding documents (requirements, location, time, period...):

Website DCM Baghdad

Submit offers (time limit, place, time, mode, indications...):

The deadline for submission of offers is from 18th April until 28th April 2014, DCM Baghdad, no later than 28th April 2014. at 2 p. m. 

Opening offer (place, time, the presence of the interested YES / NO):

DCM Baghdad, 28th April 2014. at 4 p. m. 

The deadline for making a decision of the best offer:

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Contact (person, place, time, phone number, e-mail address ...):

Consul Dejan Perisic, Baghdad, from 9 a. m. until 3 p. m. phone number: 009647809270088, e-mail address: embsrbag@yahoo.com

Other informations:

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Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 12th April 2014.

              Embassy of the Republic of Serbia has organized on Saturday 12th April 2014. a regular meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq.

 


Serbian National Day reception, 17th February, 2014.

         The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, organised a reception in the honour of marking Statehood Day of Serbia on 17th February, 2014. Amongst many guests, a number of political and public officials in the Republic of Iraq, members of the Diplomatic Corp, as well as numerous representatives of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia from all around the Iraq.


Visit province of Wassit 2nd October, 2013.

         The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad Mr. Radisav Petrovic visited province Wassit 2nd October, 2013. in Republic of Iraq.  Ambassador Petrovic had meeting with high representatives of that province in Kut, the capital city of Wassit. Mr. Petrovic met with guverner of province Mr. Mahmood Abdalaraz Mulah Talal, who invited the Serbian Ambassador to visit Wassit. During that occasion Ambassador had meeting with president of provincial Council and president of Chamber of Commerce of Wassit. Guverner of province offered two projects to serbian's companies about infrastructure’s works. The value of these projects is 85 milions US$.


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Public International Two-Phase Open Competition for the Design of a Conceptual Solution for the Zoran Đinđić Memorial at the Students Square in Belgrade
REGISTERING IN MILITARY RECORDS
The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the People's Republic of China on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports
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)
Serbian National Day reception, 15th February, 2016.
Meeting with the President of the Republic of Iraq
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Industry and minerals
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, November 7th, 2015.
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Interior
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity
"THE TRUTH-NO KOSOVO UNESCO"
Why Kosovo is ineligible for membership in UNESCO?
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Culture
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Communications
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE VISA FOR TRAVEL TO THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Abolishing of visas for citizens of Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain enters into force on June 30th, 2015.
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, June 6th, 2015.
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense
Meeting with the Iraqi minister of environment
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity
Meeting with the governor of Anbar
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 18th April 2015.
Meeting with the delegation of the Iraqi Tennis Federation
Meeting with the Iraqi minister of environment
Visit of the Serbian Minister of defense
Serbian National Day reception, 15th February, 2015.
Meeting with the Head of security and defense Iraqi parliament
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense
Meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Commission of Economy and Investment of the Iraqi Parlament
Meeting with the Army Chief of Staff of the Republic of Iraq
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Culture
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Communications
Meeting with the Iraqi Minister of Defense
NATIONAL HOLIDAY - 11.11.2014.
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 8th November 2014.
The Decision on visa free entry for the holders of foreign travel documents
Meeting with the President of the Republic of Iraq
Meeting with the President of Parliament of the Republic of Iraq
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 6th September 2014.
Consular section of Serbian Embassy will not work until 1st August 2014.
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 7th June 2014.
Visit of Sadr movement to Embassy
Floods in Serbia: Meeting with the Association of Iraqi ex-students, 20th May 2014.
Urgent needs of Red Cross of the Republic of Serbia
Press conference in Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Baghdad, 22nd May 2014.
The Condolence book is opened in the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia
PayPal account for flood relief opened
Floods in the Republic of Serbia, May 2014.
Easter holydays and 1st May, 2014.
The advertisement for purchase an official armored vehicle - general conditions, 18th April 2014.
The advertisement for purchase an official armored vehicle - characteristics, 18th April 2014.
Meeting of the members of the Association of Iraqis who studied in the former Yugoslavia in Embassy, 12th April 2014.
Serbian National Day reception, 17th February, 2014.
Visit province of Wassit 2nd October, 2013.
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