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Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Goran Vesić

17.03.2023 — Local news Serbia
On 17th March, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to the Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Mr. Goran Vesić. The Ambassador congratulated Mr. Vesić on his appointment and highlighted the dynamic economic relations between the two countries.

Culture for Democracy project: 15 new initiatives supported through second open call

08.03.2023 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss project Culture for Democracy has selected new grant winners under the open call for cultural and artistic projects. Through the Culture for Democracy project, Switzerland will support new grantees selected within the second open call for realization of cultural and artistic projects.

Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, Mr. Tomislav Momirovic

24.02.2023 — Local news Serbia
On 24th of February, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, Mr. Tomislav Momirovic. Other participants to this meeting included State Secretary Mr. Stevan Nikčević, Ms. Dragica Tomčić, Economic Attaché, Embassy of Switzerland, and Ms. Jovana Joković and Ms. Snežana Kusovac from the Department for Bilateral Economic Cooperation of the Ministry.

Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Public Administration and Local Self Government Aleksandar Martinovic

12.01.2023 — Local news Serbia
On 12th of January, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to Minister of Public Administration and Local Self Government Aleksandar Martinovic. Other participants to this meeting included Assistant Ministers Sanja Putnik and Marina Drazic as well as Melina Papageorgiou, Regional Governance Advisor, and Jessica Auspurg, Attaché for Diplomatic Affairs.

Culture for Democracy Project: Second public call for proposals open

16.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
A new call for project proposals is open targeting cultural and artistic organizations through the Culture for Democracy Project.

Switzerland strongly supports ongoing reforms aiming at further strengthening Serbian local governments

07.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
On the occasion of 50th General Assembly of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, H.E. Urs Schmid confirmed the strong support the Swiss Government has been providing to the ongoing reform processes oriented towards further strengthening local governments in Serbia.

Courtesy visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Mayor of Belgrade, Mr. Aleksandar Sapic

07.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 7th December, Ambassador Urs Schmid met with Aleksandar Sapic, Mayor of Belgrade, at the Old Palace. He was accompanied by Jessica Auspurg, Attaché for Diplomatic Affairs.

Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic

06.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 6th December, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic. He was accompanied by Saskia Salzmann, Deputy Head of Mission, and Jessica Auspurg, Attaché for Diplomatic Affairs.

Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation Jelena Begovic

01.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 1 December 2022, Ambassador Urs Schmid met with Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation Jelena Begovic. He was accompanied by Derek George, Deputy Head of Swiss Cooperation, and Jessica Auspurg, Attaché for Diplomatic Affairs.

Courtesy Visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Education Branko Ruzic

01.12.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 1 December 2022, Ambassador Urs Schmid met with Minister of Education Branko Ruzic. He was accompanied by Derek George, Deputy Head of Cooperation, and Jovana Mihajlovic, Programme Officer for Vocational Education and Training.

Courtesy visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Economy Rade Basta

29.11.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 29 November, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to Minister Rade Basta. He was accompanied by Mrs. Dragica Tomcic, Attaché for Economic Affairs and Jelena Pavlovic, National Program Officer for Economy.

Courtesy visit of Ambassador Urs Schmid to Minister of Interior Bratislav Gasic

28.11.2022 — Local news Serbia
On 28th November, Ambassador Urs Schmid made a courtesy visit to Minister Bratislav Gasic. He was accompanied by Roger Flurry, Police Attaché, Jessica Auspurg, Attaché for Diplomatic Affairs and Jovana Mihajlovic, National Program Officer for Migration.

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The Embassy of Switzerland officially marked the beginning of the new Cooperation Programme for Serbia 2022 – 25

11.05.2022 — Press release Serbia
"Lasting partnership. Support on time" was the message that marked Wednesday's ceremony of the official launch of the new Swiss Cooperation Programme for Serbia 2022-25. Within the new Programme, Switzerland will focus its support on topics of economic development and employment, democratic governance and civil society as well as climate change and sustainable urban development.

Kopaonik Business Forum 2022: Switzerland representing and fostering innovation and sustainable development

09.03.2022 — Press release Serbia
The Swiss Ambassador, Mr. Urs Schmid, seized the opportunity of the Kopaonik Business Forum (06.-09.03.2022), assembling more than 1000 representatives of economy, finance and development, to highlight Swiss strengths in innovation and its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030.

Successful visit of the Swiss delegation to Novi Pazar

01.03.2022 — Press release Serbia
Novi Pazar, 01.03.2022: A Swiss Delegation, led by the Swiss Ambassador, H. E. Urs Schmid, met today with the Mayor of Novi Pazar, Mr. Nihat Bisevac, and with Ms. Jasmina Curic, President of the Bosniak National Minority Council. Both meetings offered an opportunity to assess the political and economic situation and to discuss Swiss supported initiatives in South-West Serbia as well as to acknowledge the important role that National Minority Councils are playing.

Switzerland's support to Serbia in the fight agains the Covid-19

09.04.2020 — Press release Serbia
Referring to the Serbian government’s enquiries asking for support in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Embassy of Switzerland would like to inform about the measures which have been undertaken or will be carried out in favor of Serbia and its citizens while reminding that Switzerland is itself one of the hardest affected countries in Europe.

Visit of the Swiss delegation to South-West Serbia

05.12.2019 — Press release Serbia
On 3 and 4 December 2019, a Swiss delegation visited the region of South-West Serbia and met with the Mayors of Novi Pazar and Tutin, the President of the Bosniak Minority Council as well as with the elected representative from the National Parliament Muamer Zukorlic. A meeting also took place with representatives from the OSCE Mission in Serbia.

No Cherry Picking In Reform Process

19.09.2019 — Press release Serbia
Politicians and the media too often entertain the notion that the European Union is imposing reforms on Serbia. Nothing could be more mistaken: reforms are necessary for the sake of Serbia and its people. Beyond enabling sustainable prosperity, reforms aim at preventing Serbia from backsliding towards autocracy and nationalism – two plagues that the Serbian people suffered from too much in the recent past – Philippe Guex.

OECD’s Positive Review of Swiss International Cooperation

10.04.2019 — Press release Serbia
The Development Assistance Committee presented the results of its review of Switzerland's international cooperation in Bern on 5 April 2019. Its findings are mainly positive: Switzerland is a strong and reliable development partner. The Committee has also made new recommendations to Switzerland to enable it to meet the challenges ahead.

Serbian brands presented at Berlin fashion fair

20.08.2018 — Press release Serbia
Serbian fashion brands presented their collection for the first time in Berlin in July. This was the opportunity for Serbian brands to get familiar with the German market, establish new contacts and promising business relationships. Switzerland is supporting Business Support Organizations, export promotion services and market access for textile companies from Serbia.

Switzerland supports the public accounting reform in Serbia

02.07.2018 — Press release Serbia
Through the recently launched Public Sector Accounting Reform project, Switzerland continues to support the Serbian Government in the realization of its public finance management reform. In cooperation with the Treasury Administration and the World Bank, Switzerland will stay dedicated until 2020 to support the improvement of the public accounting system in Serbia.

Introducing the European Energy Award in Serbia

28.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
The new Swiss supported project will be implemented in Paracin, Krusevac, Vrbas and Uzice. The European Energy Award (EEA) Approach is a comprehensive energy management system that enables translation of national goals related to energy into local policy recommendations. In addition, the project involves the rehabilitation of 20 public buildings, which will increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emission.

Royal wine experience in the heart of Serbia

25.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
The renovated degustation hall in the Royal Winery will strengthen further activities of the Association of Sumadija’s winemakers. Switzerland participates in the development of the Serbian wine industry by supporting local wine producers and the development of regional brand.

Efficient and Effective Legislative Drafting as a Precondition for Country’s Development

06.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
Swiss Government has supported publication on legislative drafting that represents strategic step toward further development of Serbian legislative framework.

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