Following the tragic loss of lives at the “Vladislav Ribnikar” Elementary School shooting in Belgrade on 3 May 2023, the Government of Serbia has declared three days of national mourning, from 5 May to 7 May 2023. The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia is grateful for all the messages of support we have received. A book of condolence will open at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia ( Bulevar Ivana Crnojevića broj 10).

The book of condolences will be open from tomorrow – Friday from 12:00 to 3 p.m,

Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9:00 to 3 p.m.

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic spoke today with Chairwoman of the Parliament of Montenegro Danijela Djurovic about bilateral relations between the two countries, European integration and cooperation in the region.

Brnabic assessed that Serbia is committed to the further development of bilateral relations with Montenegro, based, above all, on traditional friendship and close relations, which is essential for further progress and economic development of the region.

The Prime Minister pointed out that she is extremely satisfied with the intensification of the political dialogue between the two countries, recalling the recent visit of Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic to Serbia.

She expressed her belief that Montenegro will join the regional initiative "Open Balkans", which aims, above all, to improve the lives of the citizens of the region.

The Prime Minister also stated that the focus of the future government will be on infrastructure, especially rail connections in the region.

Djurovic assessed that the intensification of cooperation and support within the region are particularly important at the present moment, when we are facing major global challenges.

She pointed out that Serbia showed exceptional commitment to good neighbourly relations and that it provided support during the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, donating vaccines to the citizens of Montenegro, when it was most needed.

The Montenegrin Parliament Chairwoman expressed her willingness to improve cooperation in the field of finance, payment transactions, but also in other important areas.

The officials expressed their belief that the officials of our countries will work dedicatedly to improve the political dialogue, parliamentary and bilateral cooperation.

11. May 2022.

Today, in Marrakesh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selaković participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Minister Selaković said that Serbia was committed to the multilateral aspect of the fight against terrorism, adding that he firmly believed the United Nations should be the key forum for international cooperation in this field.
Minister Selaković stated that Serbia was fulfilling all international obligations pertaining to the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, especially those related to the introduction of arms embargoes, including bans aimed at non-state actors, terrorist organisations and related individuals. He emphasised that Serbia was a signatory to 15 international conventions against terrorism. “By participating in multinational UN and EU peacekeeping missions, Serbia is making a concrete contribution to preserving regional and global security,” Minister Selaković said, paying tribute to a member of the Serbian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Dejan Stanojević and his colleagues, who tragically lost their lives on March 29 in the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“Serbia does not diminish the importance of other international forums, which is why it joined the Global Coalition from the very beginning, and selflessly contributes to international efforts to fight ISIS, primarily through various forms of donations in military equipment, ammunition, and training in Iraqi security forces”, Minister Selaković said. He added that as a candidate country for membership in the European Union, Serbia gave its full contribution through active participation in European policies on the fight against terrorism, and had developed a strategic cooperation with EUROPOL.
Minister Selaković noted that Serbian criminal legislation provided instruments to prevent and punish the encouragement, organisation, and participation of its citizens in wars or conflicts in foreign countries. He explained that the Serbian judicial authorities had completed proceedings against 7 persons engaged in foreign battlefields, and that several investigations against persons connected with terrorist activities were underway.
Minister Selaković said that the fight against terrorism, radicalism and extremism was a priority, and that Serbia was actively involved in combating these challenges and threats at the domestic, regional, and international level.