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Israel among most important investors in Serbia

Belgrade, 12 May 2023

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic received today Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Serbia Yahel Vilan.

At the beginning of the talks, the Ambassador of Israel extended his condolences over the recent tragic events in Belgrade and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with the families of the victims.

The interlocutors exchanged opinions on the state of bilateral relations and the possibilities for their improvement.

Dacic expressed regret over Israel's decision to recognise the unilaterally declared independence of so-called Kosovo, which had a negative impact on our bilateral relations, but he pointed out that despite this, common interests should be sought, primarily for the benefit of the people of the two countries, which throughout history often shared a tragic fate, especially during the Second World War.

Interest in the continuation of economic cooperation, which has been on the rise in previous years, with an increase in Israeli investments, was expressed during the talks.

Israel is one of the most important investors in our country, especially in the field of transport and real estate construction, said Dacic.

He expressed the hope that the recent opening of the flight between Belgrade and Tel-Aviv will have a positive effect on both economic and tourist exchange between the two countries.

The interlocutors exchanged opinions on the situation in Israel too.

Dacic pointed out that Serbia supports the establishment of permanent peace and stability in the Middle East, and that he hopes that in the future a way will be found to reach an agreement that will contribute to a better life for all people in that region, according to a statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.