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Good to touch base with Western Balkan colleagues in Brussels. On behalf of the Benelux countries, I underlined the importance of our cooperation and regular dialogue. I also stressed the need for reforms, especially on anti-corruption and rule of law. 1/2

As partners, we are working side by side for stability and security in the region. I had productive bilateral discussions on these topics in the margins of the #FAC with my colleagues from Albania, Serbia and Montenegro - @HoxhaFer, @markodjuric and @ErvinIbrahimov1. 2/2

Forensic experts from 🇷🇸 visited the Netherlands Forensic Institute 🇳🇱 in The Hague to exchange knowledge on forensic methods, digital forensics, quality systems & ballistic examinations. Within the WB SALW Control Roadmap #MPTF, funded by 🇩🇪🇸🇪🇳🇱🇫🇷🇬🇧🇳🇴 with 🇪🇺 support.

Reforme su ključni kriterijum: podsećanje na intervju ambasadora 🇳🇱 Elhersme za @FoNetNews 👉 t.ly/AeU-W

We engage all over 🇷🇸, to meet with partners and get a sense of the local atmosphere. Ahead of the local elections, together with our 🇩🇪 colleagues, our embassy visited Bor and Kladovo, and met with the local authorities, political parties, civil society and local businesses.

We had the pleasure of meeting two Dutch companies in Sremska Mitrovica – @VAHALIShipyards and ESM. VAHALI 🛳️ has been building ships in Serbia for 21 years, employs 350 people and has delivered 65+ vessels, while ESM 🔩 has been present in Serbia for nearly 13 years. 🇳🇱🤝🇷🇸

The Netherlands and Montenegro are keen to strengthen bilateral ties as MNE makes significant strides toward EU accession. We thank the authorities and civil society for constructive and pleasant discussions and their warm welcome to our MFA's Director for Europe. 🇪🇺🇲🇪🇳🇱

Povodom #IWD2026 razgovarali smo sa izuzetnim ženama iz medijskog sektora Srbije, učesnicama naših projekata. Pričali smo o njihovim iskustvima i izazovima, napadima, izveštavanju o rodno zasnovanom nasilju i stanju u medijima. #BENELUX @BelgiumBelgrade @LUin_WBalkans

We also met our #MATRA project partners in Kragujevac, Res Publica and Lokal Pres, and had genuinely inspiring conversations about journalism and local media. @Lokalpres @respublica034

Yesterday our team visited Kragujevac, Serbia’s 4th largest city. The ambassador met Mihailo Jovanović at the National Data Centre & had a first meeting with Mayor Nikola Dašić to discuss city development and potential Dutch business involvement. @Mihailo72J @kancelarijaITE

Ambassador Dr. Marina Jovićević had an introductory courtesy meeting today with the Director General for European Cooperation in Dutch MFA Ms. Heleen Bakker. During the cordial conversation, views were exchanged on further steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Serbia and the Netherlands as well as on Serbia’s EU path.

Warm congratulations to Serbia on its Statehood Day. We value our cooperation and look forward to strengthening our relations even more in the years ahead. 🇷🇸🤝

Good questions, curiosity and diverse topics: last week we hosted a group of Serbian law students to talk bilateral relations, rule of law, economy & trade, opportunities in 🇳🇱 and, inevitably, football. ⚽️⚖️

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We look forward to further intensifying our overall relations and wish @AmbMJovicevic much success and a pleasant stay in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱🤝🇷🇸

In a time of complex geopolitical challenges and Serbia’s EU integration process, informed dialogue matters more than ever. That’s why we visited IIPE, an institution bringing decades of experience in foreign policy since 1947, to exchange views on key issues.

🇷🇸’s agri-food agenda this week highlighted 3 priorities for sector experts: agrotech scale-up showcased at the #AgroBelgradeFair, climate resilience built through field-proven practices, and pollinator protection. Read more: t.ly/G1ZQH

Met with representatives of Dutch companies to discuss the 2025 economic outlook and expectations for 2026. Growth opportunities remain, while challenges require continuous cooperation. The Embassy continues to support Dutch companies in Serbia. 🇳🇱🇷🇸

🌿🚜 Interested in expanding your business in the Western Balkans? Join the Netherlands’ Orange Pavilion at the Novi Sad Fair and connect directly with regional partners. Read more 👉 t.ly/iZrus.

We recently visited Dutch company CTP, Europe’s largest listed owner, developer & manager of logistics and industrial real estate. Since 2017, CTP has invested €360M in projects in Serbia, employing 6,000 people. 🇳🇱🤝🇷🇸 Looking ahead to 2026! ✨❄️