Today, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Prof. Dr Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic opened the fifth parliamentary constituency office to enhance communication between deputies and citizens, in Zrenjanin (Aleksandar Karadjordjevic Street 2/1).

At the press conference, the Assembly Speaker talked of the results achieved so far in improving communication with the citizens in the offices previously opened in Leskovac, Belgrade (Savski Venac), Valjevo and Novi Pazar. “Aware that the National Assembly House is the house of all citizens, the members of the general public address the deputies hoping that they would be the ones to find solutions to their problems or provide much sought after advice. The eight deputies from seven parties employed in this, fifth office reflect the importance of the project and its success”, said the Assembly Speaker. The Speaker emphasised the good cooperation with the NDI and other international organisations and expressed hope that the cooperation would continue.

The media representatives present were also addressed by Thomas Kelly, NDI programme Director in Serbia, as well as the deputies that will work at the Zrenjanin Office: Elvira Kovac, Zoran Kasalovic, Milorad Krstin, Gabor Lodi, Judita Popovic and Jelena Travar Miljevic.

The parliamentary office will be open to receive citizens every day, except Sunday.

The parliamentary constituency office programme is supported by the US Agency for International Development and National Democratic Institute in cooperation with the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.