Milija Miletic, the Head of the PFG with Slovenia, welcomed the Slovenian Ambassador, informing him that this legislature’s Parliamentary Friendship Group with Slovenia boasts 40 members.

He said that the two countries’ good relations are reflected in the numerous signed treaties, especially in the spheres of economy, agriculture, tourism as well as others, but concluding that despite it all there is still ample room to enhance the two countries’ relations, especially in said areas.

He stated that Slovenia is a good example of spa tourism and Serbia has a lot of spa potential which could stand to be further developed. “What is very important for our country is the fact that about a thousand Slovenian companies had invested in it and created jobs for about 25 thousand citizens”, said Miletic.

Miletic went on to say that succession needs to be continued and the case of “Krka Novo Mesto” in Svrljig resolved, as well as other cases concerning succession. Miletic said that the cooperation between the Serbian and Slovenian governments is following an upward trend, which the Serbian Prime Minister himself significantly contributed to, and the MPs want to help as well. By the end of the month the two parliaments’ foreign affairs committees are also scheduled to meet, said Miletic.

Slovenian Ambassador Vladimir Gasparic said that Serbia is a significant political and economic partner with vast potentials and a market which have to be respected. He highlighted the existing good economic cooperation, adding that when it comes to Slovenia’s import-export, Serbia ranks first in the region. He applauded the Serbian Government’s efforts to attract foreign investors and conduct reforms on the path to the EU. The Ambassador also stressed that it would be good if Serbia had an honorary consul in Slovenia.

Committee members Dusica Stojkovic, Marija Janjusevic, Dragomir Karic, Nenad Bozic, Zvonimir Djokic, Zoran Bojanic, Slavisa Bulatovic, Goran Kovacevic and Nada Lazic pointed out the traditionally good cooperation between the two nations and the need to intensify parliamentary cooperation. They informed the Ambassador about Serbia’s excellent cooperation with the National Convention and NGOs. They also said that the establishment of the National Council of Serbs in Slovenia, dedicated to preserving the Serbian people’s cultural and ethnic identity, is of particular importance.