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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Serbia dedicated to development of overall relations with African countries

Belgrade, 25 May 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic wished today a happy Africa Day and prosperity and welfare to all African countries.

In his greeting card to his African colleagues, which was distributed to the permanent delegations of African countries at UNESCO by the Permanent Delegation of Serbia to this organisation, Selakovic recalled that since 2017, 25 May is celebrated in Serbia as the Friendship Day with the peoples of Africa and that by this act our country has shown a desire to nurture and carefully build cooperation with African countries.

He underlined that Serbia is truly committed to the development of comprehensive relations with African countries, with which it is connected by a traditional friendship, which dates back to the period of the SFRY.

According to him, these relations are based on the principles of togetherness, mutual understanding and support, but also cooperation and solidarity.

The Minister highlighted Serbia's commitment to intensifying political, economic, cultural and educational ties with African countries, especially pointing to scholarship programme for students from African countries who wish to study at universities in Serbia. The programme was launched years ago and continues this year too.

Selakovic also pointed to the importance of cooperation with African countries in multilateral forums, particularly in UNESCO.

The Minister expressed satisfaction with the fact that the tradition of marking Africa Day under the auspices of UNESCO continues this year, noting that Serbia also financially supported the holding of the "Africa Week" event at UNESCO.

He pointed out that Serbia strongly supports the activities of this organisation in African countries and that it advocates giving as comprehensive support to Africa as possible.