Prof. Dr Zoran Dragisic stressed that when the heads of the parliamentary friendship groups were selected he said that he wished to head the PFG with Turkey knowing that there are a great many Turkish investors wising to do business in Serbia, and added that he sees his role as PFG Head and MP in assisting all those interested in cooperation. Dragisic said that both countries have very important geopolitical positions on the Balkan Peninsula, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation for stable relations in South East Europe. “Economic cooperation is the foundation for the development of all other types of cooperation”, said Dragisic, informing his Turkish counterpart that the number of MPs in the PFG with Turkey testifies to the fact that Serbia recognises the potential of successful cooperation between the two countries.

Mustafa Isen, Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Serbia, agreed that economy is the cornerstone of cooperation between the two countries and that it can further cultural, sporting and tourist cooperation. Isen invited the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Turkey to meet with Turkish investors, stating that visits are the best way to foster ties that could develop into business projects.

The officials agreed to use their positions to assist economic exchange and other types of cooperation.