Sofronijević emphasised that the project aims to renovate old and build new local roads and streets, restore parks, construct pedestrian and bicycle paths, improve energy efficiency, increase traffic safety and implement initiatives identified by local self-governments as essential for improving quality of life.
These projects represent the best examples of what the Government of Serbia and the Ministry strive for in building Serbia, she stated, adding that within the LIID project, the government, together with the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD), has secured a total of €265 million in grants for 145 local self-government units across the country.
She noted that agreements have already been signed with 25 municipalities and cities, with 39 projects currently under implementation.
According to her, in addition to those municipalities and cities with signed agreements, 78 local self-governments have submitted applications and proposed projects that are now undergoing evaluation.
The Minister invited the remaining municipalities and cities to apply and submit project proposals in order to receive support that has already been secured for 46 local self-governments.