Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selaković extended deepest condolences to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Minister Selaković said that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be remembered as a sincere friend of the Republic of Serbia and the Serbian people, and as a man who contributed to the progress of the United Arab Emirates.

“I am certain that the United Arab Emirates will continue on the path of prosperity, which was trodden by the father of the nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his son, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan”, minister Selaković said.

The head of Serbian diplomacy stated that in this period of grief, the Republic of Serbia sympathizes with the pain and grief of the friendly people of the United Arab Emirates.

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and Minister of Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi signed in Dubai today the Memorandum on the exchange of experiences in the field of government development and modernisation.

The document signed improves the exchange of knowledge and experiences in nine areas, including digital economy, artificial intelligence, eGovernment, creative industries and science.

The Memorandum was agreed with the UAE Prime Minister's Office, and since 2018, the UAE has developed this type of cooperation with eleven countries, including Spain, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Costa Rica, Senegal, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

The document was signed in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who is the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the UAE and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and with whom the Prime Minister had a meeting earlier today.

The main topics of this bilateral meeting, which is the first meeting of the Prime Minister with the ruling family of Dubai at that level, were cooperation between the two countries, development of artificial intelligence, completion of the greatest world event - Expo 2020 World Exhibition in Dubai and new technologies.

After the meeting, in the company of Assistant Director General for Leadership and Government Capabilities at the Office of the Prime Minister of UAE Yasir Alnaqbi, Brnabic visited Emirates Towers, which contains offices focused on artificial intelligence, science, education and innovation. Minister without portfolio in charge of innovation and technological development Nenad Popovic accompanied the Prime Minister on the tour.

During the tour, the greatest amount of time was spent for the visit of the Accelerator, the government body opened in 2016, which deals with multisectoral questions, looking for solutions to problems during a period of 100 days.

At the end of her visit to Dubai, Brnabic will visit the Museum of the Future together with Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.

This museum was opened in February this year, and the seven-storey building contains a combination of space for display of exhibits dedicated to the future and a workshop for the testing and development of emerging technologies.

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"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."

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President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met today with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Mubarak Al Dhaheri, who conveyed greetings from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with an invitation for attendance of the "Sustainability Week 2021" opening to be held at the beginning of next year in Abu Dhabi.

President Vučić, with gratitude and greetings to Sheikh Mohamed, gladly accepted the invitation to participate in that event dedicated to technology and artificial intelligence development and their application in various sectors of economy and other spheres of life.

President Vučić congratulated the leadership and citizens of the UAE on the successful organisation of the World Exhibition EXPO 2020 to be opened in Dubai this week. The two interlocutors agreed that this prestigious event is also a confirmation of the high reputation and growing influence of the UAE in the world.

President Vučić said he was grateful to Sheikh Mohamed, with whom he has a sincere friendship, for being committed to the development of relations between Serbia and the UAE.

On this occasion, President Vučić and Ambassador Al Dhaheri discussed the further development of bilateral relations and potentials for cooperation in various fields, noting that joint projects between Serbia and the UAE significantly contribute to the economic development of our country. President Vučić said he was proud of the progress of the Belgrade Waterfront project, which has become a symbol of the capital.

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

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

“The complete occupation by armored vehicles of northern Kosovo and Metohija has lasted for seven days and it is conducted by Priština and everyone in the international community “are thunderously silent”, said Serbian President. “However, everyone is worried all of a sudden when they spot Serbian helicopters and airplanes at the territory of central Serbia, because apparently they should not exist, or should not take off until they receive the approval from Kurti or someone from the international community”, says President Vučić.

Serbia observes all international agreements it signed, Serbia will always conduct responsibly and seriously, but Serbia is still asking when the formation of SMC will start and when Kurti’s armored units will be withdrawn from northern Kosovo and Metohija.

Finally, with the gratitude to General Secretary Stoltenberg for the fair relation and wish to listen to the Serbian side, President Vučić asked about the norm and international regulation violated by Serbia? Today, yesterday or any time?

The two interlocutors agreed to stay in constant touch due to necessity of the preservation of peace and stability in the entire region.

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Prime Minister Ana Brnabic signed today, on behalf of our country, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation for the production of the vaccine of the company Sinopharm in Serbia with a Chinese manufacturer and partner from the United Arab Emirates.

Brnabic pointed out that the signing of the Memorandum is the first concrete step towards the construction of a vaccine factory, which should be ready by the end of the year.

We have ambitious goals to build a factory for the production of vaccines by the end of the year, to work on filling in parallel and to have 10 million doses in Serbia by the end of the year, and to start a comprehensive production process soon after, she said.

According to her, today is an important day for Serbia, but also for the region, because we will have the vaccine closer, it will be more accessible and we will be able to continue to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

As she emphasised, this is the beginning of a wider cooperation between Serbia, China and the UAE in the field of biomedicine, bioinformatics and the use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy.

This is a continuation of the cooperation that we started during the difficult period of the COVID crisis, when we created two laboratories for PCR testing together, stated Brnabic.

She pointed out that the signing of the Memorandum was also the result of the visit of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic to the UAE in March this year, when an agreement was reached on cooperation in the construction of the factory.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to Sinopharm for the cooperation during the COVID crisis, stating that Serbia bought four million vaccines from that company, and that 4.2 million were delivered to us, because 200,000 doses were donated, and some quantities were delivered earlier.

Brnabic once again appealed to the citizens to get vaccinated, emphasizing that Chinese vaccines are excellent, safe and traditional.

Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Chen Bo assessed that the signing of the Memorandum is an important step forward in cooperation on joint production of Chinese vaccine against COVID-19 and a new beginning of cooperation between Serbia and China in the field of pharmaceutical industry.

She also stated that China is trying to fulfil President Xi Jinping's promise that the Chinese vaccine against coronavirus will be a global public product.

As she stated, the Chinese side provided and delivered more than 500 million doses and substances of the vaccine to more than 100 countries and international organizations.

We very much appreciate the fact that the government of Serbia provides assistance to other countries in the region in vaccination, and the Chinese side is ready to make joint efforts with Serbian partners and the UAE in order to build a factory as soon as possible, she said.

According to her, Serbia will not only have enough vaccines for its internal use, but will also be able to provide greater assistance to other countries in the fight against the pandemic.

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

During the conversation, President Vučić and Jan Kees Martijn especially referred to the incentive measures and adopted three packages of measures to help the economy and citizens, which preserved macroeconomic stability and even achieved a higher employment rate. Martijn commended the responsible economic policy of Serbia and the successful crisis management during the pandemic.

"Serbia achieved one of the best results last year despite the challenges of the pandemic", Martijn said, noting that Serbia was one of the few countries to which the IMF did not adjust the initial projection of the 5% growth rate it gave last year.

President Vučić added that following the first quarter of 2021, Serbia is well on its way to achieving the planned growth of 6% as planned, since one of the main focuses of the Government is investing in large infrastructure projects and intensifying work on attracting foreign direct investments.

"In 2020, Serbia was at the very top in terms of economic growth in Europe, and I am convinced that this year we can enter the first three or four countries in terms of growth", said President Vučić, adding that he was satisfied that Serbia still, despite the pandemic situation, has an extremely strong inflow of investment.

President Vučić and Jan Kees Martijn also discussed a new advisory arrangement, which is of special importance in light of the improvement of the general investment climate in Serbia, as well as in the context of even greater investor assurance.

"Given Serbia's tremendous progress over the past eight years, the priority goal of this arrangement will be to preserve the results achieved, but also to provide support for further implementation of structural reforms aimed at even faster, stronger and more sustainable growth", said President Vučić and thanked the IMF and the personal engagement of Jan Kees Martijn in the professional and expert support that Serbia is counting on.

President Vučić pointed out that Serbia will pay special attention to reforms in public companies, and that priorities will continue to be investments in infrastructure, creating an even better climate for investments, greater investments in the environment, science and capital projects, which will further contribute to the long term stable financial growth in the coming years.

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

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

She informed the WHO Regional Director for Europe about the course of immunisation of citizens in Serbia, expressing her belief that, thanks to the large number of vaccinated people, we will be able to create collective immunity and return to normal life.

Kluge assessed the immunisation process in Serbia as impressive, and added that Serbia has made a good decision to offer citizens all available vaccines used in the fight against coronavirus.

Expressing concern over the emergence of new strains of the virus, he stressed the need to speed up the immunisation process and show mutual solidarity.

The WHO Regional Director for Europe praised Serbia for the humanity it has shown by donating vaccines to the countries of the region and enabling vaccination for those who do not have a sufficient number of vaccines for their citizens.

The Prime Minister said that Serbia will continue to cooperate with the countries of the region and help in accordance with its capabilities.

When it comes to the project "Roadmap for Health in the Western Balkans 2021-2025", it was stated that, if epidemiological conditions allow, a regional meeting will be held in Belgrade at the end of the year, important for future improvement of cooperation between countries in the field of health challenges.

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

President Vučić thanked Dr Kluge for his personal engagement and support during the current pandemic, especially for technical assistance and expertise. On this occasion, he informed the WHO official about the results of immunisation in Serbia and plans on how to provide the vaccine to all citizens who want to get it.

Dr Kluge congratulated President Vučić on his leadership and personal commitment to provide vaccines. He emphasised that Serbia, with its good immunisation strategy, ranked among the global leaders, thus becoming an example of humanity and solidarity by enabling vaccination of elderly people in rural areas, foreign citizens and donating vaccines to other countries.

"Serbia has accepted the vaccine as a life-saving product and has not looked at it geopolitically", said Dr Kluge.
 
The two interlocutors agreed that the world should increase production capacities for vaccines, as well as develop new adequate therapies for the fight against COVID-19, and, in this regard, work on increasing the level of citizens' trust in science.

President Vučić informed Dr Kluge about the plans for improving the work of the Institute for Virology, Vaccines and Sera "Torlak".

"We want to make 'Torlak' one of the best vaccine factories in Europe", said President Vučić.

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

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

"It is clear that there were victims on all sides in the conflict, as well as that our side has evidence of numerous Serb victims. But the precondition for ensuring the protection of rights that belong to each individual victim is a rational and well-argued approach", Selakovic said responding to the slander of the Pristina representative.

Selakovic underlined that, contrary to the claims of politicians from Pristina about 20,000 raped Albanian women, the information provided by the Commission for the Verification and Recognition of Sexual Violence Victim Status indicates 912 raped persons, however, failing to include in this number the Serb women who were victims of violence.

"Let me emphasize that Serbia condemns every act of sexual violence in conflicts and is committed to achieving justice for all victims. The number of victims certainly does not diminish the horrific effect of this type of violence on each victim individually, but also, speculating on numbers does not contribute to justice being served and leads to politicization and slowing down the reconciliation process", Selakovic said.

Regarding the genocide accusations, Minister Selakovic stated that they only went to prove that Pristina further persisted in its campaign of hatred, propaganda and open hostility towards the Serbian people.

"Through statements given on a daily basis, they attempt to paint a picture that Serbia is to blame for everything and that genocide was committed against Albanians, all in order to hide their own responsibility for the committed crimes", the Serbian Foreign Minister said. 

He underlined that anyone who knew what the definition of genocide implied would understand that it was not Serbia that committed something, but that the Serbian people was instead a victim of the "state-building" project of the Kosovo Albanians, based on the dangerous idea of ethnically clean territories, as evidenced by more than 200,000 expelled Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija.

"We are convinced that the civilized world will not agree to be their accomplice in concealing and covering up their crimes, and that a clear message will be sent to them that they must take responsibility for their actions", Selakovic said.
He reminded that until 1999, around 40,000 Serbs lived in Pristina, and that today there were only about twenty of them, that around 17,000 Serbs lived in Pec, and that today there were only the Serbian nuns in the Patriarchate of Pec, that around 12,000 Serbs lived in Prizren before the war, and that today only 17 families remained there, and that in Urosevac, out of 10,000 Serbs who lived there before the war, only the family of a Serbian priest remained. 

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

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

The Minister reminded that the current Prime Minister of the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina repeatedly threatened to unite the self-proclaimed Kosovo and Albania, and that he also stated that the dialogue with Belgrade was low on the list of his priorities.

Minister Selakovic pointed out that it was high time for Albanian leaders in Pristina to show responsibility in fulfilling their commitments, but also a sincere commitment to reaching a compromise solution and building mutual trust.

"Serbia is determined and will not give up on identifying a compromise solution, which will be sustainable for future generations as well. The only way to build lasting peace and stability in our region is by working to build trust and insisting on positive political agendas", Selakovic concluded.

According to the Minister, lasting peace and stability can only be achieved if none of the participants in the dialogue pursued maximalist demands and insisted on the complete humiliation of the other.

He pointed out that the Serbian and Albanian peoples, as the two most numerous peoples in the Western Balkans, needed to find a way to reach reconciliation and a basis for cooperation, both in terms of the economy and in achieving shared prospects for membership of the European Union.

"Belgrade has made sincere steps in that direction, by being one of the initiators of the idea of relaxing the flow of people, goods, capital and services, popularly referred to as "mini-Schengen", the Minister underlined.

Pointing out that Serbia had time and time again demonstrated its commitment to dialogue as the only way towards a peaceful, political solution to the problem in Kosovo and Metohija, Selakovic underscored that the recent elections in the Province confirmed that political extremism among Albanians in Kosovo and Metohija was not decreasing, but on the contrary, was becoming stronger, which could be seen during the recent pre-election process.
Minister stressed that political pressures on Serbs continued even after the election process was completed, by denying Serbs fair representation in provisional institutions as the new so-called government in Pristina decided to assign only one ministry to the Serb community.

"Serb returnees represent a particularly vulnerable category, who spend their every day in fear of being attacked. I remind you that the southern Serbian province is still an area with the lowest return rate of displaced persons in the world", the Minister said and emphasized that, in the last year alone, more than 80 attacks and incidents took place in our southern province, targeting Serbs, their property and religious sites.

It is particularly worrying for the Serbian people in Kosovo and Metohija, Selakovic noted, that in the previous period, and especially in March this year, there were frequent physical attacks on the property of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

"A striking example of the disrespectful attitude towards Serbian cultural and religious monuments in the Province, whose exceptional universal value UNESCO confirmed by inscribing them on the World Heritage List, is the case of the Visoki Decani Monastery", the Minister underlined.

Furthermore, the Serbian Foreign Minister assessed as concerning the breaking into the Health Center in Strpce by police inspectors and officers, in January this year, who conducted a search aiming to discover Covid-19 vaccines there, originating from central Serbia.

"Although we consider this to be an intrusion into a health care institution, our reaction was restrained this time as well. We did not want our decisions to cause escalation and politicization of activities that are solely aimed at protecting public health. We organized the vaccination of citizens from Kosovo and Metohija at three locations in central Serbia and thus clearly demonstrated that people's lives are the top priority to us", the Minister stressed.

Minister Selakovic stated that Serbia highly valued the activities of UNMIK mission in Kosovo and Metohija and that it supported it in carrying out its work as efficiently as possible and undiminished in scope, aiming to build and preserve security in the Province.

Selakovic said that the international missions in Kosovo and Metohija - UNMIK, KFOR, EULEX and the OSCE mission, under the administration of the United Nations and in line with UNSC Resolution 1244, played a key role in the preservation of peace and protection of the population.

"We support and respect their engagement and efforts made in the framework of their mandates, with the common goal of creating conditions for a peaceful and safe coexistence of the inhabitants of Kosovo and Metohija. The Serb and other non-Albanian population in Kosovo and Metohija have the utmost confidence in the international presence and consider it a guarantor of security and a barrier against the arbitrariness of the provisional institutions in Pristina", the Minister emphasized.

He said that this demonstrated the need that international missions remain engaged in an undiminished scope, in order to consistently implement UNSC Resolution 1244.

Selakovic further emphasized the importance of KFOR international forces and pointed out that any unilateral attempt to assign to someone else or that someone else assumes a part of KFOR's mandate and responsibilities constitutes a violation of UNSC Resolution 1244.

The Minister also noted as unacceptable the unilateral decisions on the formation of the Pristina "Ministry of Defence" and launching the process of transforming the so-called "Kosovo Security Forces" (KSF) into the so-called "Kosovo Army". 

At the beginning of his statement, Minister Selakovic lodged a protest against the abuse of the video format of the session by the representative of Pristina as she had a flag of the self-proclaimed "Kosovo" placed behind her, and the representative of Russia did the same.

Below is an integral version of the speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic

Distinguished President of the Security Council,

Distinguished Special Representative,

Esteemed members of the Security Council,

At the outset, I have no choice but to lodge a protest against the abuse of the video format of this session on the part of the representatives of Pristina in order to promote the symbols of the so-called statehood of Kosovo. Despite the fact that the representatives of Pristina were warned on several occasions, including by the President of the Security Council at the previous session, that such abuses of Security Council sessions are absolutely unacceptable and constitute a flagrant violation of the Security Council rules on participation of representatives of the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina, under Rule 39 of the UN Security Council Rules of Procedure, we are again faced with their reckless disregard for the rules of this distinguished body. Let me reiterate our call for the necessary steps to be taken to prevent such abuses.

It is my great pleasure to address this august body at the meeting on the work of the Mission of the United Nations in Kosovo and Metohija. At the outset, 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, and also to 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 and undiminished in scope, aiming to build and preserve security in the Province.

Mr. President,

In the previous period we have faced political instability in Kosovo and Metohija. We recently had elections in the Province, which unfortunately confirmed that political extremism among Albanians in Kosovo and Metohija is not decreasing, but on the contrary, is becoming stronger. We have witnessed Albanian leaders competing among themselves in efforts to find the best way to provoke an incident in Serb communities, in order to score political points of the Albanian electorate. Under the pretext of amending the voter list, a large number of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija were deprived of one of their fundamental political rights - the opportunity to elect their political representatives. Out of approximately 140,000 of citizens of Kosovo and Metohija who were removed from the voter list in the latest election process, 85% are Serbs.

Despite numerous challenges and problems, the Serbian people in Kosovo and Metohija have shown, by high turnout and a convincing victory of the Serb List which won all ten seats reserved for Serbian representatives, that nothing can stop them from resolutely defending their position. Political pressures on Serbs continued even after the election process was completed, by denying Serbs fair representation in provisional institutions as the new so-called government in Pristina decided to assign only one ministry to the Serb community.

Distinguished members of the Security Council,

Unfortunately, it was not only during the election activities that we witnessed the unreasonable anti-Serb policy being pursued by the provisional institutions in Pristina. This goes to the length of breaking into the Health Center in Strpce, in the south of Kosovo and Metohija, by police inspectors and officers from Pristina, in  January this year, who conducted a search aiming to discover Covid-19 vaccines there, originating from central Serbia, which they did not find. In doing so they demonstrated force and threatened to arrest the director of the Health Center, medical staff and doctors. At a time when the whole world is fighting the pandemic with vaccines being the only way to end this challenge, while Serbia is showing support and solidarity by donating vaccines and medical equipment to all in need in the region, Pristina wants to destroy vaccines only because they originate from central Serbia. As the whole world expresses gratitude to medical doctors, who have made great and heroic sacrifices in combating the virus, the provisional institutions in Pristina are attacking Serbian doctors for doing their job.

Although we believe that intrusions into health care institutions are inadmissible, our reaction was restrained this time as well. We did not want our decisions to cause escalation and politicization of activities that are solely aimed at protecting public health. We organized the vaccination of citizens from Kosovo and Metohija at three locations in central Serbia and thus clearly demonstrated that people's lives are the top priority to us. Serbia continues to be ready to help all in need of assistance, and we call for reason and responsibility, especially in such difficult times.

Mr. President,

Attacks targeting Serbs and their property have been on the rise. In the last year alone, more than 80 attacks and incidents took place in our southern province, targeting Serbs, their property and religious sites. According to the information provided by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and Metohija, in the second half of last year, the number of incidents increased by more than 30% compared to 2019. Therefore, we cannot agree with the assessment that the "security situation in Kosovo remained stable, with a few incidents reported affecting non-majority communities". Last weekend, for example, an entirely unprovoked physical attack by a group of Albanians on two Serb young men took place in the northern part of Kosovska Mitrovica.

Serb returnees represent a particularly vulnerable category, who spend their every day in fear of being attacked. The fact that one family of returnees was the target of seven attacks clearly indicates the persistence of those who do not want Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija. There is absolutely no trace of political will in Pristina for 212,995 displaced Serbs who have been living outside Kosovo and Metohija for 22 years to return to their homes. Since 1999, the rate of sustainable return of internally displaced persons in Kosovo and Metohija has been only 1.9%, which according to the UN data is officially the lowest percentage of return of expelled population after a conflict anywhere in the world.

At the same time, while arresting internally displaced persons, Pristina authorities are exerting the strongest of pressures on the Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The aim is to completely prevent the further processing of a number of cases against members of the terrorist KLA, on charges of serious crimes committed during the conflict in Kosovo and Metohija against both Serbs and persons belonging to other nationalities. President of the Specialist Chambers Madam Trendafilova recently warned that, should the pressures continue, this would have very dramatic consequences to the trials in progress. President Trendafilova underlined as highly problematic the phenomenon of witness intimidation, who are key for conducting proceedings successfully and rendering a proper verdict.

Although the wait to raise indictments was far too long, we consider it commendable that efforts have finally been made to punish the perpetrators of numerous serious crimes which were committed during the armed conflicts a little over two decades ago, but also upon the arrival of the international forces to Kosovo and Metohija. For example, no one has been held accountable to this day for the killings and abductions of 17 journalists in Kosovo and Metohija, which is currently the largest number of unsolved cases of murdered and kidnapped journalists in Europe. Furthermore, the perpetrators of any of the mass crimes committed against Serb civilians after 1999 have not been brought to justice. I will remind you of only a few of these cases: 14 Serb farmers were killed in the village of Staro Gracko, 12 displaced Serbs were killed and 43 wounded in the attack on the "Niš Express" bus in Livadice near Podujevo, and in Gorazdevac near Pec unknown persons fired automatic weapons on children who were swimming in the Bistrica river. Two Serb children were killed then, and four were seriously injured.

We expect the EULEX Mission to continue to support the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor's Office, as well as its additional engagement in the field of the rule of law. Special attention needs to be devoted to witness protection, and determining the fate of missing persons.

International missions in Kosovo and Metohija - UNMIK, KFOR EULEX and OMIK are an integral part of the international civilian and security presence in our southern province, under the administration of the United Nations and in line with UNSC Resolution 1244 (1999), and play a key role and make an outstanding contribution to the preservation of peace and protection of the population. We support and respect their engagement and efforts made in the framework of their mandates, with the common goal of creating conditions for a peaceful and safe coexistence of the inhabitants of Kosovo and Metohija. The Serb and other non-Albanian population in Kosovo and Metohija have the utmost confidence in the international presence and consider it a guarantor of security and a barrier against the arbitrariness of the provisional institutions in Pristina. This further demonstrates the need that international missions remain engaged in an undiminished scope, in order to consistently implement UNSC Resolution 1244.

I would like to further emphasize the importance of KFOR international forces and point out that any unilateral attempt to assign to someone else or that someone else assumes a part of KFOR's mandate and responsibilities constitutes a violation of the UNSC Resolution 1244, while also being a potential source of instability and tensions. I will remind you that Pristina, contrary to international law and completely ignoring the interests and positions of the Serb community in the Province, would not abandon its plans to install a new security actor in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija. We consider the unilateral decisions on the formation of the "Ministry of Defence" and launching the process of transforming the so-called "Kosovo Security Forces" (KSF) into the so-called "Kosovo Army" to be unacceptable. I would like to reiterate that such unilateral moves on the part of Pristina constitute a gross violation of the UNSC Resolution 1244 and the Military Technical Agreement, according to which only the International Security Forces, that is KFOR, have the mandate for all military aspects of security in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija.

In this context, an additional reason for concern is the announcement of the construction of the largest base of the "Kosovo Security Forces" in the southern part of Kosovska Mitrovica, which Serbs in the north of Kosovo and Metohija perceive as the most open provocation and threat to their physical safety.


Distinguished members of the Security Council,

It is particularly worrying for the Serbian people in Kosovo and Metohija that in the previous period, and especially in March this year, there were frequent physical attacks on the property of the Serbian Orthodox Church. In just two weeks, as many as seven Orthodox landmarks in the province were targeted by vandals, at a time when we all remember the March 2004 pogrom against Serbs and Serbian holy sites in Kosovo and Metohija. The condition of the Serbian cultural and spiritual heritage in Kosovo and Metohija is humiliating, including the four monuments that are inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger (Visoki Decani, Holy Virgin of Ljevisa, Gracanica and the Patriarchate of Pec). Numerous administrative and technical barriers are imposed on priestly and monastic communities, which makes it more difficult or even impossible for them to survive on church property.

A striking example of the disrespectful attitude towards Serbian cultural and religious monuments in the Province, whose exceptional universal value UNESCO confirmed by inscribing them on the World Heritage List, is the case of the Visoki Decani Monastery.

Distinguished members of the Security Council,

The reason for the nervous behaviour of Pristina is all too obvious, as the project of the so-called independence today fails to be recognized by more than a half of the United Nations Member States, including five members of the European Union. However, it is high time for Albanian leaders in Pristina to show responsibility in fulfilling their commitments, but also a sincere commitment to reaching a compromise solution and building mutual trust.

I will remind you that the current Prime Minister of the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina has repeatedly threatened to unite the self-proclaimed Kosovo and Albania in the past. A member of his party publicly said last weekend that the self-proclaimed Kosovo and Albania would be united, I quote, "with rifle and gunpowder, or referendum boxes".

I need not explain why such dangerous ideas constitute a direct threat to peace and stability. They violate Resolution 1244, while continuously destabilizing not only our southern province, but the entire region as well, and in no way contribute to the dialogue process, but instead hamper it again.

We have demonstrated time and time again our commitment to dialogue as the only way towards a peaceful, political solution to the problem in Kosovo and Metohija. Even today, after many years of negotiations, but also failure to fulfill what was agreed and constant unilateral moves and provocations on the part of the provisional institutions in Pristina, we are still ready to sit down at the table and talk.

We are ready for dialogue but not to be blackmailed and threatened and especially not for ultimatums recently presented by Prime Minister of the provisional institutions of self-government in Pristina. I will remind you of his statement that the dialogue will be low on the list of priorities of the Pristina authorities. It is bewildering how Pristina refers to ultimatums completely undermining any chance of dialogue, as the European Union also pointed out, as "principles" and how it persistently insists that Belgrade should recognize the unilaterally declared independence of "Kosovo", upon which, they believe, all else would be resolved. What is the purpose of the dialogue then, if Belgrade is only expected to recognize the so-called Kosovo? Does the dialogue imply that one side should give up everything only for the other to win it all? And does the dialogue, in Pristina's opinion, imply that what was agreed should not be fulfilled?

I will remind you that Pristina still refuses to follow up on its obligations arising from the agreements reached so far and does not agree to discuss their implementation within the dialogue. And the situation is quite simple - in April 2013, the first agreement was signed in Brussels, which envisaged four obligations: one for Pristina and three for Belgrade. Belgrade has fulfilled all obligations, while the only obligation that the provisional institutions in Pristina had - to form the Community of Serb Municipalities - has remained unfulfilled for 2,917 days now. In fact, 19 April marks eight full years since the agreement was reached in Brussels, and of Pristina's failure to fulfill the obligation to form the Community of Serb Municipalities.

Distinguished Mr. President,

Regardless of the discouraging messages heard from Pristina and the fact that the dialogue has been in progress for many years, Serbia is determined and will not give up on identifying a compromise solution, which will be sustainable for future generations as well. Lasting peace and stability can only be achieved if none of the participants in the dialogue pursues maximalist demands and insists on the complete humiliation of the other. The Serbian and Albanian peoples, as the two most numerous peoples in the Western Balkans, need to find a way to reach reconciliation and a basis for cooperation, both in terms of the economy and in achieving shared prospects for membership  to the European Union.

Belgrade has made sincere steps in that direction, by being one of the initiators of the idea of relaxing the flow of people, goods, capital and services, popularly referred to as "mini-Schengen".

As far as Serbia is concerned, we are convinced that the only way to build lasting peace and stability in our region is by working to build trust and insisting on positive political agendas. The inhabitants of Kosovo and Metohija, of any nationality, whether they are Serbs or Albanians, do not deserve anything less.

Thank you for your attention.

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

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

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

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

In order to promote the Republic of Serbia as favorable destination for business and investment in research and development and new technologies , the Government of the Republic of Serbia prepared a brochure titled "SERBA - Emerging tech development hub" which is downloadable at: htts://innovations.serbiacreates.rs/.

In accordance with the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia on the termination of the Decision on closing all border crossing for entry into the Republic of Serbia , i.e. the possibility of entry of all foreign nationals into the Republic of Serbia without permit, conditions have been created for issuing visas for foreign nationals in all diplomatic - consular missions of the Republic o Serbia, with the application of preventive measures in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease ( wearing masks keeping a distance, making an appontment for visits,etc).

We would like to inform you that Government of the Republic of Serbia, at its seasion on 21 May 2020, passed the Decision on termination of the Decision on closing all border crossings for entry into the Republic of Serbia - which terninated that decision passed on 19 March 2020, the Decision on termination of the Decision on closing border crossings - which terminated that decision, as well as the Decision on amendments to the Decision on declaring COVID - 19 disease caused by SARS - CoV-2 virus a contagious disease, which entered into force on 22 May 2020.

By al these decisions, al border crossngs of the Republic of Serbia have been opened and they are functioning in the usual regime as of today.

Amendments to the Decision on declaring the COVID - 19 dsease caused by the SARS-CoV2 virus a contagious disease lifted the ban on enering the Republic of Serbia ,as well a epiemiological meaures for all categories of domestic and foreign nationals ( without consent/ permision, isolation measures and mandatory possession of a negative PCR test).

Purchaser : Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address : Mushref are, W31, Al Rafee street, villa No.6, bu Dhabi,UAE

Place : Abu Dhabi

Regarding te directive on the procurements of diplomacand consular missions RS Number 716/GS, dated 20.05.2013.and instructins  about implementing procurements in the DCM RS abroad No.71/GS dated 07.03.2013, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi publishes

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OF OFFERS

( via bidding documents )

Type  of procedure: procurement of high value

Subject of procurement : Procurement of and official vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi UAE

Description of the subject of procurement : comecial vehicle , minivan, engine capacity 2000-3000 ccm3, petrol enginee, automatic gear, Air Conditioner front and back seats, three rows of seats

Conditions of participation in the procedure ( the right to partcipate , evidence of the complience with the conditions...) :

Authorized vehicle distributors in UAE

The lowest offered price and satisfactory quality of the vehicle

Submitt offers ( time limit, place, time, mode...)

Every working day from Sanday to Thursday , from 9 to 16h not later than 10.01.2020.at 12 o clock ( noon ) at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in UAE. Offers should be submitted in paper , labbeled " offer for the procurement of the vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in UAE "

Opening of the offer ( place, time, the preence of the interest parties : YES/NO ) :

Embssy of  the Republc of Sebia in Abu Dhabi, UAE , on 10th of January 2020

The deadline for the decision of the best offer :10th of January 2020

Contact person :

Danica Stepic, 0097124476444, danica.stepic@mfa.rs

The Government of the Republic of Serbia , at its meeting on 28 January 2019, adopted a decision to abolish visa requirements for nationals of St.Kits and Nevis and Palau, holders of all types of passports, allowing them to enter , transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbiafor a period not exceeding ninety ( 90 ) days from the date of their entry into the Republic of Serbia during a period of one hundred and eighty ( 180 ) days, unless there are impediments referred to in Article 15 of the Law on Foreigners. The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia No.3/2019 of 18 January 2019 and took effect on 25 January 2019.

The agreement between Government of the Republic of Serbia and Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports enter into force on 8th Novrmber,2018.

At its meeting of October, 25, 2018, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago holders of all passports the Decision is published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia", No.81/2018 of October 26, 2018 and enter into force of October 26, exept for the nationals of Trindad and Tobago, which will enter into force of November 3, 2018.

The Nationals of these countries can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of entry, within period of 180 days, if there are no hindrances defined in Article 15 of the Law on Foreigners.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia, at the session held on the 8th of October 2018, passed the Decision on termination of the validity of the Decision on the abolition of visas for entry into Republic of Serbia for citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for holders of ordinary passports.

The decision was published in the "Official Gazette" of the Republic of Serbia, No. 75/18 on 09.10.2018. and enters into force on October 17, 2018. From that date, citizens of IR Iran, holders of ordinary passports, to enter, transit or stay on territory of the  Republic of Serbia, visa is needed.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia H.E Ivica Dacic, visited United Arab Emirates on 20th of September 2018. During the visit H.E. met Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with whom he discussed possibilites for improving the relations between Republic of Serbia and UAE. During his stay in the UAE H.E. Ivica Dacic opened new building of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi. At the coctail hosted for the representatives of the host country, diplomatic corps and Serbian diaspora, H.E. Ivica Dacic delivered short speech and on that ocassion he wished the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the UAE, H.E. Stanimir Vukicevic success in performing his duties.

PUBLIC INVITATTION FOR COLLECTING OFFERS

(via bidding documents)

Type of procedure: procurment of small value

Subject of Procurement: Procurment of furniture for bedrooms and working cabunet at the residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description of the subject of procurement: Good quality furnuture for bedrooms and working cabinet at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in ABU Dhabi (bed 180x200cm with matresses, drawer,table lamp, dressing stool, night stand, dresser mirror,dresser, computer desk, book case,chair, metal lamp)

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

Furniture sellers in UAE

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

The lowest price offered and satisfactory quality of the furniture

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

Every working day (from Sunday to Thursday), no later than 10.09.2018. at 16:00 hours at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Offers should be submitted in paper.

Openinig offers (place, time, the presence of the interested YES/NO):

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE on the 10. septembar 2018. The deadline for making a decision of the best offer 15. September 2018.

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

Milos Perisic, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, Mushref area W31, Al Rafee street, villa No6, mail embsruae@gmail.com, landline 02 44 76 444

Purchaser: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Mushref area, W31, AL Raffee street villa No.6, AbuDhabi, UAE

Place: Abu Dhabi

Regarding the directive on the procurements of diplomatic and consular missions RS, Number 716/GS, dated 20.05.2013 and Instructions about implementing procurements in the DCM RS abroad No 716-/GS dated 07.03.2013, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi publishes

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OF OFFERS

(via bidding documents)

Type of prcedure: procurement of high value

Subject of procurement: Procurement of and official vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description of the subject of procurement: Limousine vehicle: Limousine, engine capacity up to 2000ccm3, petrol engine, automatic gear, Air Conditioner front and back seat, DVD Audio system, alloy wheels

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

Authorized vehicle distributors in UAE

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

The lowest offered price and satisfactory quality of the vehicle

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

Every working day from Sunday to Thursday, from 9 to 16h not later than 23 rd of September at 12 o clock (noon) at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in UAE. Offers should be submitted in paper, labbeled ''offer for the procurement of the vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in UAE''

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

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 23rd of September 2018. 

The deadline for the decission of the best offer: 25th of September 2018.

Contact (person, place, time, phone number email address):

Milos Perisic, from 9am till 3pm, 02 44 76 444, milos.perisic@mfa.rs

Purchaser : Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE 

Adress ; Mushref W31, Street Al Rafee, villa No 6, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Place : Abu Dhabi, UAE

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

                                                                                Publishes

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OFFERS

( via bidding documents )

Type of procedure : procurement of small value

Subject of Procurement : Procurement of furniture for living room and guest saloon at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description of the subject of procurement : Good quality furniture for living room and guest saloon at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi (coffee table, end table, tv shelve, 2 seater soffa, one seater soffa, dining table for 8 ppl with chairs,armchair,sideboard)

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

Furniture sellers in UAE

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

The lowest price offered and satisfactory quality  of the furniture

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

Every working day ( from Sunday to Thursday ), no later than 05.09.2018. at 16:00 hours at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Offers should be submitted in paper.

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

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 6th of September 2018. The deadline for making a decision of the best offer :07.09.2018.

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

Milos Perisic, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, Mushref area W31, Al Rafee street, villa No6, mail embsruae@gmail.com, landline 02 44 76 444. 

The Serbian Academic Association invite the members of diaspora, aged 7 to 30 years to apply for free individual three-moth Skype course of Serbian language.

H.H. sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Tuesday H.E. Stanimir Vukicevic, the ambassador of Sebia to the UAE at the Saqr bin Mohammed City, who called on him in the occasion of Assuming his new assignment in the country.

During the meeing the two sides discussed bilaeral  ties between Serbia and UAE, and means o advancing them fot the interest of their people.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, received on Wednesday H.E. Stanimir Vukicevic, the Ambassador of Serbia to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties between the UAE and Serbia, and means of advancing them for the interest of their peoples.

Ambassador Vukicevic praised the cooperation between the two nations, as well as the progress and development the UAE has witnessed.

Stanimir Vukicevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to UAE, met on July 17th with Mr. Ibrahim Bin Desmal, Chief Business Relationships Officer from Al Naboodah Holding LLC Company, and discussed enhancing cooperation in the trade and investment sector.

Ambassador Vukicevic affirmed his support for cooperation in all the sectors of possible interest of Al Naboodah company.

Stanimir Vukicevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to UAE, met on July 16th with H.E. dr Raja Al Gurg, President of DBWC, Mrs. Faiza Al Sayed, Vice President of DBWC and council’s Business Development Manager Ms. Nadine Halabi and was conversant about the council's vision and mission, as well as with the initiatives and activities of the council. DBWC delegation, led by H.E. Dr. Raja Al Gurg visited Republic of Serbia in 2016th and stated it was very successful.

Together, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia and DBWC will organize in near future, Presentation of tourism potentials of the Republic of Serbia at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Stanimir Vukicevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to UAE, met on July 2nd with Mr. Mustafa Kheriba Chief Operating Officer of Abu Dhabi Financial Group, and discussed with him issues of mutual interest and ways to enhance bilateral relations, economic co-operation and boosting already friendly and distinguished ties.

Stanimir Vukicevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to UAE, met on June 26th with Mr.Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways CEO, and discussed with him so far cooperation and ways of furthering relations, at the Etihad Airways headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Mr.Baumgartner, in turn, lauded the joint company "Air Serbia" as most successful Etihad Airways Investment.

At its meeting of 8 March 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 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.

At its meeting of December 28, 2017, the Government of the Repubic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of the Republic of Suriname, holders of all passports. The Decision is pubished n the " Offiicial 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.

Obavestavamo da je Vlada R.Srbije, na sednici odrzanoj 22. avgusta 2017. godine, donela Odluku o ukidanju viza za drzavljane Republike Indije i drzavljane Islamske Republike Iran, nosioce obicnih pasosa, prema kojoj oni mogu da ulaze, tranzitiraju i borave na teritoriji R. Srbije, najduze do 30 dana od datuma ulaska u R. Srbiju, u periodu od godinu dana, ukoliko ne postoje smetnje iz cl.11. Zakona o strancima. Odluka je objavljena u " Sluzbenom glasniku Republike Srbije " br. 79/2017 od 25.08.2017. godine i stupa na snagu 02.09.2017.godine.

At its meeting of 11 May 2017, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa exemption for the nationals of Republic of Peru, holding ordinary passports.Under the Decision, the nationals of Republic of Peru can enter, transit through and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia withot a visa, during a period not exceeding 90 days within period of 6 months from the date of entry.

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

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

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

He was elected Mayor of Belgrade on the 21st February 1997, representing the Together coalition, which topped the polls in many Serbian cities in the 1996 local elections. In June 2000, Djindjic took on the role of coordinator in the Alliance for Change and then became head of the Central Election Committee and promotional campaign coordinator of the Serbian Democratic Opposition (DOS) for the elections held on 24th September 2000. He became Prime Minister of Serbia on 25th January 2001 after the victory of DOS in the Serbian parliamentary elections in December 2000.

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

On the following web page the info about competition can be seen: http://www.beograd.rs/cir/gradski-oglasi-konkursi-i-tenderi/1732980-javni-medjunarodni-otvoreni-dvostepeni-konkurs-za-izradu-idejnog-resenja-za-spomen-obelezje-zoranu-djindjicu-na-studentskom-trgu-u-beogradu_2/

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Government of the People's Republic of China on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports, enters into force on 15th of January 2017.

-  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 property¹:

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 million²in 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. 

Please find the documents required for applying here:
Tenderer information sheet 
Tender Bond (Guarantee) Form B-1
Performance Bond (Guarantee) Form B-2
 

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

[2] Or the equivalent in €, CHF, or ¥.

 

15.02.2016.

Reception on the occasion of the Statehood day of the Republic of Serbia, was held on Monday, 15th February, at Sofitel hotel in Abu Dhabi. Reception was attended by over 400 guests.

18.10.2015.

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

-Because according to the UN Security Council resolution 1244,which reaffirms the sovereignity and territoral 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 is this one seriosly harm and disrupt the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, under the auspices of the European Union in which mutually acceptable solution 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 dengerous precedent,harmful for many states.This would open the door for the other entities to follow the same path thus threatening territorial integrity and soverignty 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 have not only in words but 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 orthidox 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.Just5 to mention that even publishing of the document on the unacceptabillity of Kosovo s application for UNESCO membership from the standpoint of the internatinal law,prepared by Serbian Delegation to UNESCO ,as an official document,as we requested,was refused. And the only intention was the voice of Serbia also to be heard.

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

October,11,2015

We are proud to inform you that one of the finest East European Chamber Ensembles, "Belgrade Philharmonic String Quartet" is coming to Abu Dhabi. They will perform on 28th of October at Manarat Al Saadiyat at 8pm, and on 29th of October at Liwa Oasis at 8pm.

24.09.2015..

On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia,Charge D'Affairs Mr. Milos Perisic congratulates to H.H.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Vice -President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai,to H.H.Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Head of mission of the Republic of Serbia in UAE  Mr. Perisic wishes the leadership of UAE well and expresses hope for more national prosperity and sends his thanks for support and friendship which the leadership of UAE gives to the Republic of Serbia.

11.09.2015.

Married couple, dr. Jelena and dr. Vladimir opened the clinic "Advance Europian Medical Center"  in Sharjah. For now they have dentist, general practice and plastic surgery for minor intrventions. All doctors are  from Serbia.

08-09.09.2015.

Prime Minister of Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic visited UAE for two days. Prime Minister met H.H.Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and on this occasion he expressed condolences for the death of  Emirati soldiers in Yemen. During the visit PM A. Vucic gave an interview for tv station Sky News Arabia.

June 29th, 2015

Serbian artist Suzana Arsic, architect based in Abu Dhabi for more than ten years made it a go at the traditional 8th Ramadan Art Bazaar with four of her works. This hasn’t been the first time for Suzana Arsic to exhibit within Ramadan Art Bazaar, organized by well-know Emirati artist Summayyah al Suwaidi.

The 8th edition of the Ramadan Art Bazaar is taking place until 19th July at Nation Towers on the Corniche and displays creations by around 40 UAE-based artists. This year’s edition of the Ramadan Art Bazaar is also supported by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation.

Government of the Republic of Serbia approved on 18th June 2015 the Decision on entrance Republic of Serbia WITHOUT VISA for citizens of Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Kingdom of Bahrain (Decision applies to holders of passports, however it does not apply for holders of travel documents issued in accordance with the international conventions). Decision approved by the Government of the Republic of Serbia is valid from 30th June 2015.

June 22nd, 2015

Serbian Language and Culture Workshop is organising Summer School of Serbian Language and Culture for foreigners, which will take place in Valjevo from 18th July until 29th August 2015. Program lasts for three weeks in two shifts:

• 18th July - 8th August 2015
• 8th August – 29th August 2015

Ambitious students may attend Summer School for the whole period mentioned above. Lecturers are Serbian linguists, highly experienced in teaching Serbian for foreigners:

Dr. Viktor Savic, Cathedra for Serbian Language, Faculty of Philology, Belgrade University

Dr. Mirjana Savic, Institute for Serbian Language, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Art

Mr. Predrag Obucina, Cathedra for Slavic Studies, Faculty of Philology, Belgrade University

Summer School aimes for young people aged between 14 and 18 years old, as well as for university students aged between 19 and 25 years old. Basic program includes:

• 60 language lessons
• 30 lessons about Serbian culture
• 5 excursions
• accomodation in 2-bedded room
• use of the kitchen
• materials for the Summer School
• internet within the School

Price per student is EUR 495, while for the organized group of 5 students offered price is EUR 1980 (396 each). You can find all relevant information about the Summer School on website http://www.srpskijezik.edu.rs/ For any additional ionformation, please write to skola@srpskijezik.edu.rs

June 7th, 2015

IMPORTANT NOTICE

In United Arab Emirates there is NO AGENCY AUTHORIZED by the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia 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 our official web site:

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

May 10th, 2015

Republic of Serbia presented its all-year tourism offers at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, held in Dubai from 5th to 7th May 2015. This was the first time that Republic of Serbia had its pavillion at the ATM, but nevertheless it was a great success. National Tourism Organization presented country's tourism potentials ranging from short breaks in Serbian cities, active vacation in the wilderness and beauty of nature to the spa centres and cultural events held in the country.

The Serbian government has already made decisive steps for attracting investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and this fair is a great opportunity to present Serbia's tourism supply so as to attract tourists from that country, the National Tourism Organization stated in press release on this occasion. United Arab Emirates are very interested in investing into Serbia, and the two countries are connected by strong friendly and political ties, it was also stated.

April 28th, 2015

Joint project of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and company “Eagle Hills” from United Arab Emirates “Belgrade Waterfront”, worth 3.5 billion euros, was presented at the prestigious Cityscape real estates fair, held from 21st to 23rd April, 2015 in Abu Dhabi. Project was presented in total, thus focus being on the first two residential buildings that will be built within the project. This year’s edition of Cityscape in Abu Dhabi gathered more than 130 exhibitors from 14 countries world-wide and recorded around 17.000 visitors.

April 23rd, 2015

Serbian construction company “Energoprojekt” is the golden sponsor of 17th “WETEX 2015” (Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition) which is held from 21st until 23rd April, 2015 in Dubai under patronage of DEWA (Dubai Water & Electricity Authority). Belgrade-based “Energoprojekt” has been present at UAE market for more than twenty years. Furthermore, it has projects in Qatar, Oman and Jordan.

„WETEX 2015” is a hub for the leading experts in the field of energy, water, oil and gas industry, renewables and environmental protection. This year, there are more than 1500 exhibitors from 42 countries world-wide.

April 19th, 2015

Children’s Cultural Centre “Three Little Fingers” in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi organized on Thursday, 16th April 2015 screening of children’s animated documentary “Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin – Toward the Light”, by the Serbian author Sava Sajko. Screening of the movie was finale of Science Days that were held from 14th to 16th April, 2015 at Children’s Cultural Centre.

Animated documentary “Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin – Toward the Light” tells the story about famous Serbian scientist Mihajlo Pupin, who started his journey toward the science and light from small village in Vojvodina, across European capitals, all the way to the United States of America. The movie was recognized by UNESCO, and therefore is a part of official program of the 2015 - International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies.

April 14th, 2015

Republic of Serbia took part at the traditional Masdar International Day, which took place at Masdar Institute Campus in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 14th April 2015. Masdar International Day is a program that celebrates Masdar Institute’s Diversity and therefore gives opportunity to its students from all around the world to present and promote beauties of their country and cultural treasure. Serbia was represented by Ljubomir Radakovic, first-year student of Microsystems at Masdar University, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi.

April 8th, 2015

Children’s Cultural Centre “Three Little Fingers” in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi will organize Science Days, which will take place from 14th to 16th April, 2015 at the centre “Three Little Fingers” in Dubai. Through the series of workshops and experiments, children will have the opportunity to learn more about great inventions of famous Serbian scientists, who are well-known all around the world for their inventions.

Workshops for children will be held at Children’s Cultural centre “Three Little Fingers” in Dubai on Tuesday, 14th April and Wednesday 15th April 2015. As the finale of science festival, animated documentary film "Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin - Toward the light" by the author Sava Sajko from Serbia will be shown on Thursday 16th April 2015 at 5 PM.

This year the world celebrates 100 years since Mihajlo Pupin invented 7 patents, which are considered pioneer inventions in the field of telecommunications. UNESCO announced the year 2015 as The International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies.

April 6th, 2015

Representatives of the biggest hypermarket chain in the United Arab Emirates “LuLu Group International” visited Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with Serbian Chamber of Commerce, as to explore possibilities of importing Serbian food and agricultural products.

Delegation of “LuLu Group International” was headed by the Director general Mr. Salim M.A. who had meeting with President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce Mr. Marko Cadez and also visited “Veletrznica Belgrade”, the biggest institution for trade of food and agricultural products in the whole ex-Jugoslavian region, offering 870 sales spots and 3,000 square meters of business and warehouse space. Representatives of “LuLu Group International” expressed their interest for importing fresh, frozen and processed fruit and vegetables, as well as for importing meat and meat products, as soon as Serbian Halal Certificate is registered in United Arab Emirates.

Owner of “LuLu Group International” praised visit of President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Tomislav Nikolic to UAE in November last year and announced that “LuLu” will participate on 82nd International Agricultural Fair, that will be held from 9th to 15th May 2015 in Novi Sad.

Date: February 26th, 2015

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ON CONCLUDED CONTRACT

Type of procedure: high value procurement

1) Purchaser information:

Purchaser: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Abu Dhabi, Mushrif Area West, Sector 22, Street 4, Villa No. 19

Place: Abu Dhabi

Internet address: www.abudhabi.mfa.gov.rs

2) Subject of Procurement:

Official vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

3) Name of the bidder with whom contract is concluded:

Al Majid Motors Co. L.L.C, Abu Dhabi for the vehicle KIA CARNIVAL 3.5 STD 2015, price: AED 76.900,00 (EUR 18.800,00)

4) Date of the contract:

February 26th, 2015

5) Value of the contract (VAT excluded/included)

AED 76.900,00 (EUR 18.800,00) Same price with VAT included/excluded.

6) Criteria for concluding the contract:

Lowest price offered.

7) Number of submitted offers: 5 (five)

8) Highest price offered: EUR 36.560,00 (VAT excluded)

9) Lowest price offered: EUR 18.800,00 (VAT excluded)

10) Contract validity period: /

February 24th, 2015

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Bratislav Gasic met on February 23rd 2015 with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During the meeting they discussed cooperation ties and ways to enhance relations between two friendly countries, especially in the field of defence. It was stated during the meeting that people of the Republic of Serbia and United Arab Emirates are developing their relations for the next 50 years, and that bilateral meetings at highest level are the actual proof of their good relations.

Minister Gasic highlighted significance of the last visit of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Republic of Serbia, as well as his friendship with Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Vucic.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent his regards to the Serbian Prime Minister and praised cooperation that is already established between Serbia and UAE. He stated that Serbia has got potential in the field of defence industry and that there are great opportunities for its development.

Minister of Defence is on a four day visit to Abu Dhabi at the invitation of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 12th International Defence Exhibition and Conference IDEX is held every two years in Abu Dhabi from 1993. This year, IDEX gathered more than 90 exhibitors from 55 countries all over the world, with 42 countries having their pavilions, thus Republic of Serbia being one of them.

January 26th, 2015

The Serbian Business Council, with the support of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, opened the first bilateral Serbian Business and Investment Forum in United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, January 25th, 2015.

President of the Serbian Business Council Mr. Ognjen Sujum had the honor to officially open the forum, thus Serbian delegates being welcomed by Mr. Mohammad A. Al Nuaimi, assistant secretary general of Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

“We want to invest wherever there is an opportunity. We are already present in many countries including Serbia, Morocco, Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil and Mexico,” said Mohammad A. Al Nuaimi, assistant secretary general of Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia Charge D’Affaires Mr. Milos Perisic welcomed Serbian and Emirati delegates. “Relations between Republic of Serbia and United Arab Emirates are in ascent and it is of mutual interest to further develop these relations, especially in the field of economy”, said Mr. Perisic adding that Serbia wants to attract as many Emirati investors and companies as possible to invest in Serbia.

More than 30 companies, organizations and municipalities from Serbia took part in the forum, which is taking place in five emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaima, Sharjah) and will close on January 30th, 2015.

Purchaser: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Abu Dhabi, Mushrif Area West, Sector 22, Street 4, Villa No. 19

Place: Abu Dhabi

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

Publishes

PUBLIC INVITATION FOR COLLECTING OFFERS

(via bidding documents)

Type of procedure: procurement of high value

Subject of Procurement: Procurement an official multifunctional vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description of the subject of procurement: Multifunctional vehicle: mini-van, engine capacity of 2.000 - 3.000 ccm3, petrol engine, automatic, air conditioner installed, DVD-audio system, three seat-rows.

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

Authorized vehicle distributors in UAE.

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...):

Every working day (from Sunday to Thursday), no later than February 12th, 2015 at noon (12:00 pm) at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Offers should be submitted in paper, labelled “Offer for Procurement vehicle for the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in UAE”.

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

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi, UAE on February 12th, 2015 The deadline for making a decision of the best offer: February 22nd, 2015

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

Third Secretary for Economic Relations, Ms. Dajana Tanasijevic, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, phone: 00971 2 447 6 444, e-mail address: dajana.tanasijevic@mfa.rs

31st December 2014

Santa Claus came to town of Dubai and visited children at Children’s Cultural Centre “Three Little Fingers” and also brought some presents, within the New Year Festival. Children’s party with the Santa Claus was the great finale of the New Year Festival that lasted for ten days, and included games, winter creative workshops for children and making a Snowman.

21st December 2014

On December 21st, 2014 Serbian water polo coach Mr. Nikola Radojicic was appointed as the head coach of the UAE National Water Polo Team. President of the UAE Swimming Federation Mr. Ahmed Al Falasi attended the ceremony, as well as Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi Mr. Milos Perisic.

8th December 2014

Serbia's top fashion designers Verica Rakocevic and Igor Todorovic took off to Abu Dhabi to present their latest collections at the garden of Le Meridien Hotel. This was their debut in the UAE, whereas they chose elegant, luxurious dresses, vibrant in colors and textiles. Only, this time the runway was not reserved for models, but for Serbian married ladies, who live and work in the UAE. The event was organised by the former Miss Serbia Ana Sargic.

Verica Rakocevic has been a high-fashion designer for over 30 years, showcasing her collections around the world, including Milan, Los Angeles, Moscow, Vienna and Rome. Igor Todorovic is an award-winning fashion journalist and designer and fashion designer for Cosmopolitan Serbia.

Diplomats and esteemed guests, representatives of the UAE business core attended this glamorous event, as well as members of Serbian diaspora, large in numbers in the UAE. Alongside the fashion show, a pageant also elected "Mrs Serbia UAE". Among eight charming ladies from Serbia, Jelena Djiordjevic took the title.

28th November 2014

President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Tomislav Nikolic was on official two-day working visit to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates from 23th-24th November 2014 as guest of H.H. General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E. Armed Forces. During his visit to the UAE, President Nikolic had numerous meetings, with H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, first deputy speaker of the Federal National Council and with entrepreneurs from Serbia and UAE. President Nikolic also attended the final F1 Championship Race Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

In bilateral talks with H.H. General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, friendly relations of two countries and the people of Serbia and UAE were reaffirmed. Two officials also discussed further development of economic cooperation between two countries.

28th November 2014

During her visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE on 23th-24th November 2014 Serbian First Lady and founder of “Dragica Nikolic Fund” attended meetings with representatives of Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation and UAE Red Crescent, with whom she discussed possibilities for cooperation regarding humanitarian projects in Serbia.

Mrs. Nikolic had a meeting with Mr. Mohamed Haji Al Khoori, General Manager of Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation, to whom she thanked for the help Khalifa Foundation allocated to the people in Serbia affected by the floods in May this year, which resulted in building 40 new houses for the displaced people.

The First Lady had also meeting with Mr. Hamdan Al Mazrouai, President of the UAE Red Crescent. The two discussed the existing successful cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and UAE Red Crescent, while Mr. Al Mazrouai showed his interest in participating of the UAE Red Crescent in humanitarian projects of “Dragica Nikolic Fund”, to take place in Serbia in 2015.

27th November 2014

Three Serbian companies took part in “The Big 5” Construction Fair that was held in Dubai from 17th to 20th November 2014. “Pestan” based in Arandjelovac and “Beorol” a Belgrade-based construction company have already participated in the fair in previous years, while for the “Tehnomarket” company from Pancevo, this was the debut appearance. Serbian companies have raised a lot of interest at the fair, which gathers buyers and investors not only from the UAE, but from the whole Gulf region.

8th November 2014

Government of the Republic of Serbia approved on 30th October 2014 the Decision on entrance without visa for the holders of foreign travel documents, who have valid Schengen visa, UK visa and other EU countries’ visa and USA visa and for holders of foreign travel documents who have residence in the stated countries.

1. Foreign citizens, holders of all travel documents except for travel documents issued in accordance with international conventions, are allowed to enter to, transit or reside without Serbian visa if they possess valid Schengen visa or UK visa or visa of any other EU country or USA visa, for maximum 90 days within the period of six months.

2. Decision also applies to the holders of foreign travel documents who have valid residence permits in the countries of Schengen Area, EU member states or USA.

3. Decision approved by the Government of the Republic of Serbia is valid from 8th November 2014.

Notes: Holders of valid Schengen visa, UK visa and other EU countries’ visa and USA visa must leave the territory of the Republic of Serbia before the expiration of that visas or residence permits.

Holders of valid ONE ENTRY Schengen visa, UK visa and other EU countries’ visa and USA visa can enter the Republic of Serbia only if they did not use valid Schengen visa, UK visa and other EU countries’ visa and USA visa. If they already used the visa they can’t enter the Republic of Serbia.

8th November 2014

Vice president of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Minister of Public Administration Kori Udovicki participated in the 4th International Public Sector Strategy Round Table, organized in Abu Dhabi 5th-6th November 2014.

Within her visit to the UAE, Vice president of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Minister of Public Administration Kori Udovicki met UAE’s Minister of International Cooperation and Development HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi. Ministers exchanged their views on the current developments and issues of mutual interest. They also discussed broadening and deepening the actual uprising bilateral ties between Serbia and UAE.

28th October 2014

The debut film “No one’s child” by Serbian director and screenwriter Vuk Rsumovic, which has won the Venice’s Audience Award for Best Film, made its way to the audience of Abu Dhabi Film Festival, held from 23rd October until 1st November in Abu Dhabi.

"No One's Child" is a film based on real-life events and it recounts the fate of a boy found living among a pack of wolves in a forest in Bosnia in late 80's. The boy is taken to Belgrade children and youth shelter where he manages to socialise and make friends after a while. As clashes break out in the territory of former Yugoslavia in early 90's, the boy returns to Bosnia, thus closing a perfect circle.

“My initial idea was to direct a film I myself would gladly go and see. This is why I believe the film is very, very distinctive in the imagery and approach,” Rsumovic recently said. Commenting on the fact that his film debut has come at the age of 39, Rsumovic said that the situation is the same among his associates too. “This is a team of people with a lot of experience who know how to do their job properly, but WHO just did not get the chance to do it until now,” he said.

The movie is to be screened for the second time at Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Friday, 31st October 2014, 9.15 pm, Vox cinema 4, Marina Mall.

26th October 2014

Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi Mr. Miloš Perišić attended on Sunday 26th October the opening ceremony of the 4th session of 15th legislative chapter. On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the session was opened by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The opening ceremony began with Sheikh Mohammed's arrival at the headquarters of the Federal National Council, accompanied by Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC). After inspecting the guard of honour and the playing of the national anthem of the U.A.E., Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, deputy rulers, and sheikhs made his way to Zayed Hall where the session was convened.

4th October 2014

On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, Charge D’Affairs Mr Milos Perisic congratulated Eid Al Adha to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces at an Eid Al Adha reception at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on Saturday 4th October.

Head of Mission of the Republic of Serbia in UAE Mr Perisic wished the leadership of UAE well and expressed hope for more national prosperity and further success in bilateral cooperation between Serbia and UAE in the years to come. Mr Perisic also pointed out the friendly relations between two people, and which are about to grow even bigger.

18th September 2014

Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Belgrade on Thursday 18th September 2014. He said afterward their meeting that they analyzed the results of cooperation so far and on the Belgrade Waterfront project and air Serbia. It will constitute a great success if the upcoming business results of Air Serbia show profit, Vučić stated. He pointed out that he had discussed other things with sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as well, like other joint investments and joint projects, including the Belgrade Waterfront, which he described as very important to Belgrade, especially in terms of tourism.

The sheikh promised he would do everything for the project to succeed, Vučić said. The Serbian government will persevere when it comes to this project and get results, like in the case of Air Serbia, "which we will present proudly to the Serbian people by the end of the year," the prime minister remarked. He said the meeting covered other important infrastructure projects and cooperation in agriculture, particularly in the cattle industry. There was also mention of the need for medical professionals in the UAE, he added. "They need nurses and other medical professionals. We shall see where we can make an international agreement," Vučić said.

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić stated on Thursday that Serbia will invest maximum efforts in attracting investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan promised that his country would continue investing in Serbia. In the talks, Nikolić expressed gratitude to UAE crown prince Sheikh bin Zayed on the investments his country realized in Serbia so far, and underscored the importance of further strengthening of bilateral relations, especially in economy, the president's press service released.

H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahjan commended what has been done so far in developing friendly relations between people of UAE and people of Serbia. "When I am in Serbia, I feel as if I am at home. UAE will continue to invest in Serbia and we expect from Serbia concrete projects in various fields - agriculture, IT, pharmaceutical industry", sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said.

During visit of H.E. sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahjan, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic was invited tomake an official visit to UAE in november this year.

2nd September 2014

It was another silver and breaking the state record for the best Serbian swimmer Velimir Stjepanovic at FINA World Cup in Dubai on the second day of competition. Second silver was set in 200 meters freestyle. Stjepanovic was in the lead in almost whole race, but his main rival Thomas Fraser-Holmes edged past him on the final lap.

"I always knew Fraser-Holmes would have a much faster last 50 than I did, so I just tried to shake it out hard," Stjepanovic said.

However, Dubai-based Stjepanovic is satisfied with two silver medals and is looking forward to the upcoming championships.

"Didn't work out for me, it was close. It would probably have been an even closer race if we were next to each other, but when we are on the opposite sides of the pool, it's hard to see, especially with my eye-sight. There's still time enough. The world championship is coming upin December, so that's the main one. As long as I am ready for that, it's going to be good."

Serbia had four swimmers this year at FINA World Cup in Dubai and beside Stjepanovic, Stefan Sorak, Aron Sinkovic and Boris Stojanovic also took their chances to win medals. Serbian swimmers are now set for the championships in December, while approaching the Olympics in Rio 2016.

1st September 2014

Best Serbian swimmer Velimir Stjepanovic won silver medal at Dubai FINA World Cup in 400m freestyle and has improved the new state record for two seconds, just few days after he had previously set it in Doha, Qatar. Stjepanovic swam 400m in 3:38,32.

And just like in Qatar, the gold medal slipped through his fingers, as Australian Thomas Fraser Holmes, the new Commonwealth and Pan Pacific champion, was 1/10of the second faster. Serbian swimmer Stefan Sorak ended up at the sixth place with the result 3:43,27.

Our contestants are facing new exciting challenges today, while Stjepanovic will give his best to win the world gold in 200m freestye.

26th August 2014

The newly crowned European men's 200 metre freestyle champion, Dubai based Serbian Velimir Stjepanovic is heading for the world gold at FINA Swimming World Cup which will be held at the Hamdan Sports Complex on August 31 to September 1.

Serbia has yet three more talented and promising swimmers to defend its colors at the World FINA Cup Aron Sinkovic, Stefan Sorak and Boris Stojanovic, which is a further step for Serbia towards the swimming world top.

FINA Swimming World Cup is a great challenge for Stjepanovic since he will go head-to-head with newly crowned Commonwealth and European men's 200-metre freestyle champion Thomas Fraser-Holmes. Public in UAE is eager for the World Cup to start, since spectacle is guaranteed.

The Swimmimg World Cup is contested in a 25m pool and sees both men and women vying for prize money in each of the 36 events. The overall men's and women's series winner also receives USD 100,000. Over 150 of the world's best swimmers representing 37 countries will arrive in Dubai this week.

26th August 2014

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia signed today book of condolence on occasion of death of former prime minister of Ireland Mr Arnold Reynolds. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia book of condolence was signed by the Third Secretary Dajana Tanasijevic.

It was stated that the employees in the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia send their deepest sympathy over the tragic loss to the people of Ireland.

19th Aug 2014

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia signed today book of condolence on occasion of tragic death of presidential candidate Eduardo Campos and six other Brasilian citizens. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia book of condolence was signed by the Second Secretary Mila Durdevic.

It was stated that the Embassy sends its deepest sympathy over the tragic loss and that people of Serbia stand firmly by the people of Brasil in times of grief.

17th Aug 2014

Young hopes of Serbian basketball beat Spain to clinch bronze, in the third/fourth place play-off match at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai on Saturday night at the FIBA U17 World Championship, with three points difference (62-59).

The most efficient player in the Serbian national team was Nikola Rakicevic with 17 points, Marinkovic being runner-up with 14 points.

"We started to play better after the first half", admitted Serbia coach Vanja Gusa. "We had more energy and a good defence in the second half. It was a very difficult game psychologically for both teams. I'm happy - of course - with third place. It's the best position and result Serbia has ever achieved at U17 level".

Serbian young hopes had only one defeat during the Championships from the US national team in semi-final match. Match against the hosting UAE team will be, however, remembered as Serbian team won with 85 points difference.

14th Aug 2014

Delegation of Embassy of the Republic of Serbia (presented by Chargé d'affaires Milos Perisic and Second secretary for press and culture Mila Durdevic) was received on Monday 10th August by Director General of The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research His Excellency Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Ph.d as to consider broadening cultural cooperation between Serbia and The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR).

In a friendly conversation,Al-Suwaidi stressed out that the key of the ascent of cooperation between two countries lies in the improvement of cultural exchange. Culture is the foundation of ascending friendship between people, Al-Suwaidi said.

Chargé d'affaires Perisic expressed his hope for additional strenghtening of cultural bonds between Serbia and United Arab Emirates, through agreements on cultural cooperation and cooperation in the fields of education. Serbia has got exquisite experts in various fields of social sciences, who could hold lectures in the Center, Perisic said. Serbia also welcomes experts from UAE to visit Serbia and hold lectures on topics of today's great importance, in the field of politics and economics.

ECSSR is interested in translating the capital book of the UAE founder and father of the nation His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan into Serbian language. ECSSR will be also glad to welcome First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic to give a lecture at the Center during his forecoming visit in November this year.

ECSSR, situated in Abu Dhabi is a premier institution of its kind in the Middle East. It was established by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of UAE, and has ever since set new benchmarks of excellence and expertise in the field of strategic studies and research.

Respectful citizens and friends,
On the ocassion of the tragical lost of human lives in the floods in Serbia, the Embassy of Serbia in Abu Dhabi opened condolences book, today 21.05 and tomorrow 22.05, from 10 to 17 hours.

In view of the unprecedented floods in Serbia, The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Abu Dhabi wishes to inform the public that the Government of the Republic of Serbia has opened accounts for donations to help affected regions to cope with this natural desaster. These accounts will provide funds only for the flooded regions.

• For donations in local currency: recepient: The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia,  bank:  Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, account number: 10101807020002 IBAN: AE290030010101807020002
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The Embassy will recieve all humanitarian help every day from 07-24h.