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Energy sector vitally important in Serbia
Belgrade/Zlatibor,
30 May 2005
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica stated last night that the energy sector is of vital importance for Serbia and the overall development of its economy, and thus it is necessary to attain European standards and achievements in this area as soon as possible.
Vojislav Kostunica
Kostunica was on hand at Mt. Zlatibor to open the 27th meeting of the National Committee of the International Council for Large Electrical Networks. He said that the electric-power sector, which represents the economic backbone of the country, must be the driving force of new economic development projects, new ideas and overall modernisation.
He emphasised the relevance of creating a regional market of southeast European countries, as this is not only the most important regional activity, but also a significant joint step in the process of European integrations.
The participation of representatives of all countries of the former Yugoslavia, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia, is yet more confirmation of improved political and economic cooperation, Kostunica said.
Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Radomir Naumov said that due to increased consumption and limited resources, there are strong demands for energy efficiency in production, distribution and consumption, as well as in the fight for environmental protection, consumer protection and anti-monopoly policies.
These demands have also lead to great reform processes in this sector, he said and added that these are the greatest reform challenges to the energy sector in the world. The Prime Minister sees this as especially important in transition countries.
Naumov underlined that this meeting is an ideal opportunity to exchange experiences and expertise in order to contribute to the development of the energy sector.
The meeting will last until June 3.
He emphasised the relevance of creating a regional market of southeast European countries, as this is not only the most important regional activity, but also a significant joint step in the process of European integrations.
The participation of representatives of all countries of the former Yugoslavia, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia, is yet more confirmation of improved political and economic cooperation, Kostunica said.
Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Radomir Naumov said that due to increased consumption and limited resources, there are strong demands for energy efficiency in production, distribution and consumption, as well as in the fight for environmental protection, consumer protection and anti-monopoly policies.
These demands have also lead to great reform processes in this sector, he said and added that these are the greatest reform challenges to the energy sector in the world. The Prime Minister sees this as especially important in transition countries.
Naumov underlined that this meeting is an ideal opportunity to exchange experiences and expertise in order to contribute to the development of the energy sector.
The meeting will last until June 3.
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