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Deputy Prime Minister Labus wraps up Berlin visit
Berlin,
1 June 2004
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Miroljub Labus wrapped up his two-day visit to Berlin today, where he met with German Minister of Economy Wolfgang Clement who conveyed German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s support for Serbia-Montenegro’s accession into the European Union.
Miroljub Labus
The Tanjug news agency quoted Labus as saying that Germany wants to have stable economic relations with a stable and democratic Serbia.
The two officials, who discussed economic cooperation and ways to bolster business ties, also agreed that members of the business forum for economic cooperation hold a meeting next month.
Labus said that Serbian companies have been invited to attend the 2005 Hanover fair, adding that the invitation will help local companies promote their activities in Germany.
The Deputy Prime Minister, who visited Berlin on the invitation of Konrad Adenauer Foundation, said that his meetings with German government officials focused on Serbia’s political scene, the forthcoming presidential election, cooperation with The Hague tribunal, and the Kosovo-Metohija crisis.
Germany’s stance on Kosovo-Metohija is very similar to the Serbia’s government’s proposal for regional autonomy in the province, said Labus, adding that Berlin is ready to help Serbia resolve problems in the province.
Labus said that Germany would like to see Serbia’s democratic forces running a joint candidate if the presidential election goes to the second round. Germany is concerned about the outcome of the forthcoming presidential election in Serbia, he went on to say, adding that Germany wants to see Serbia integrate into European institutions alongside other Balkan countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister also met with German Ministry of Foreign Affairs political director Michael Scheaffer and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Klaus Scharioth, who said that cooperation with The Hague tribunal is a precondition for Serbia’s integration into European institutions.
He also held talks with German top businessmen, led by Bodo Hombach, the vice chairman of the German board for economic cooperation with South Eastern Europe, to discuss specific business plans and the Serbian government’s efforts to attract foreign investment.
Following the meeting with German businessmen, Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) Director Jasna Matic told the official web site of the Serbian government that Germany is Serbia’s top business partner, noting that Serbia’s exports to Germany posted a growth over the past few months.
According to Matic, German businessmen said they wish to invest in Serbia’s economy and expand their presence in the local market.
Minister of International Economic Relations Predrag Bubalo also accompanied Labus on his visit to Berlin.
The two officials, who discussed economic cooperation and ways to bolster business ties, also agreed that members of the business forum for economic cooperation hold a meeting next month.
Labus said that Serbian companies have been invited to attend the 2005 Hanover fair, adding that the invitation will help local companies promote their activities in Germany.
The Deputy Prime Minister, who visited Berlin on the invitation of Konrad Adenauer Foundation, said that his meetings with German government officials focused on Serbia’s political scene, the forthcoming presidential election, cooperation with The Hague tribunal, and the Kosovo-Metohija crisis.
Germany’s stance on Kosovo-Metohija is very similar to the Serbia’s government’s proposal for regional autonomy in the province, said Labus, adding that Berlin is ready to help Serbia resolve problems in the province.
Labus said that Germany would like to see Serbia’s democratic forces running a joint candidate if the presidential election goes to the second round. Germany is concerned about the outcome of the forthcoming presidential election in Serbia, he went on to say, adding that Germany wants to see Serbia integrate into European institutions alongside other Balkan countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister also met with German Ministry of Foreign Affairs political director Michael Scheaffer and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Klaus Scharioth, who said that cooperation with The Hague tribunal is a precondition for Serbia’s integration into European institutions.
He also held talks with German top businessmen, led by Bodo Hombach, the vice chairman of the German board for economic cooperation with South Eastern Europe, to discuss specific business plans and the Serbian government’s efforts to attract foreign investment.
Following the meeting with German businessmen, Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) Director Jasna Matic told the official web site of the Serbian government that Germany is Serbia’s top business partner, noting that Serbia’s exports to Germany posted a growth over the past few months.
According to Matic, German businessmen said they wish to invest in Serbia’s economy and expand their presence in the local market.
Minister of International Economic Relations Predrag Bubalo also accompanied Labus on his visit to Berlin.
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