On that occasion, Matic welcomed the efforts that Spain has invested in the successful organisation of the fair, which gave a strong impetus to the revival of European and international tourism.
She emphasised that the relations between Serbia and Spain are excellent and stated that there is room for further improvement of cooperation in the field of trade and tourism.
The Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications pointed out the exceptional results that Serbia has achieved in immunising the population and presented the Spanish colleague the mechanisms for recognising digital certificates of vaccination against COVID-19 that our country has with Greece and Hungary, as well as some countries outside Europe.
She expressed the expectation that the possibility of concluding a bilateral agreement with Spain, which should regulate this matter, will soon be created.
The Spanish Minister pointed out that the recovery of mobility is essential for European tourism, pointing out the importance of funds from the “EU New Generation” recovery programme for the revitalisation of the tourism sector, as well as the measures implemented by the Spanish government in accordance with the National Recovery Plan. and resistance.
She confirmed Spain's desire and readiness to further improve cooperation with Serbia in areas of mutual interest and gladly accepted the invitation to visit our country and continue talks with Minister Matic on concrete cooperation in the field of trade and tourism, the Ministry said in a statement.