Djordjevic: Cooperation with UN for further reforms

BELGRADE - Cooperation with the UN and its specialized agencies and bodies has been of great significance for furthering the reform process, which is especially important for Serbia's progress towards EU membership, noted Minister of Defense Zoran Djordjevic at a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Serbia Irena Vojackova Sollorano.

The framework of the development partnership for the period until 2020 was presented in order to define future cooperation, a statement said.

They also noted that the cooperation of the Ministry of Defense with UNDP and UN Women was invaluable for implementing the National Action Plan for the UN SC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Serbia.

Preparations for the new National Action Plan, which will be implemented 2016-2020, are under way.