A delegation from the CEI-Executive Secretariat, led by Secretary General, Roberto Antonione, visited Belgrade on 3 December 2024 for consultations on next year’s CEI Presidency under the Republic of Serbia. The Secretary General designate, Franco Dal Mas, was also present.
During their visit, the delegation was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Djuric. Discussions primarily centred on the political focus and priorities for the upcoming year.
High-level meetings with Acting Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Milos Todorovic, and Deputy Speaker of the Parliamentary, Marina Ragus, were also held to exchange views on activities in the framework of the Governmental and Parliamentary Dimensions.
A regional approach to common challenges will be on top of the agenda with enlargement, security, connectivity and economic growth at the centre. Boosting science and research, promoting youth, addressing health were also mentioned as cross-cutting issues. Governments and Parliaments will be the driving force of the activities, with active an participation of other stakeholders at economic, local and other levels.
The CEI - Executive Secretariat, among other things, provided information about the necessary activities for a tangible cooperation and information exchange between the Secretariat and Serbia for a successful outcome of the Presidency.
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