Serbia

FM travels to France, then to Russia and Ukraine

BELGRADE -- First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic will begin his visit to France on Thursday, and then travel to the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

BELGRADE - Serbia and China agree on all crucial political issues, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, noting that both countries are pursuing independent policies of peace without endangering anyone's territorial integrity.

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Economy Zeljko Sertic and Chinese Minister of Trade Gao Hucheng signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding as part of preparation of the feasibility study for the construction of the Serbian-Chinese industrial zones.

BELGRADE - The total trade volume between China and 16 Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) stands at around USD 50 billion, said Bojana Todorovic, assistant to the Serbian minister of trade, stressing that these countries should act as one in trade with this large and important partner.

BELGRADE - Serbia will have a total of EUR 115 million available for its reforms, stated the Delegation of the European Union in Serbia after the European Commission announced the final package of pre-accession assistance programs.

BELGRADE - The chairman of the Serbian parliamentary committee on agriculture, forestry and water management Marijan Risticevic discussed in Belgrade on Wednesday with the owners of Prague-based Global Business Association the possibilities for the company's investments in water management and renewable energy sources in Serbia.

The agreements signed on Tuesday form part of deal to modernize the Belgrade-Budapest railway line, and the high-speed connection will likely be built through concessions or public-private partnerships, it was announced.

PM praises "true friendship" with China

BELGRADE -- Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang began his official visit to Serbia on Wednesday afternoon by a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.

BELGRADE - Serbia and China agree on key political issues, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic stated on Wednesday and underscored that both countries are conducting independent policies and policies of peace and are not jeopardising anyone's territorial integrity.

BELGRADE - Croatian First Deputy Prime Minister Vesna Pusic stated on Wednesday that Croatia has assisted Serbia on its EU path so far and will continue to do so in the time to come.