First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic, who is on an official visit to Nepal, visited today the Nepal Chamber of Commerce in Katmandu. 

In his talks with members of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce and prominent invitees, the Serbian Foreign Minister expressed his pleasure at visiting Nepal. He underlined that the relations between Serbia and Nepal were traditionally good, based on mutual understanding and trust. He pointed out that, in the coming year – 2019, Serbia and Nepal would mark the 60^th anniversary of the establishment of their bilateral relations, and expressed hope that Serbian and Nepal businessmen would participate in this important celebration, in order to intensify the development of relations between the two countries. 

“I am very pleased with the progress achieved in the economic cooperation between Serbia and Nepal, over the past years, particularly through the presence of Nepal companies in Serbia. I am primarily referring to “CG Corporation” of Katmandu, which opened in Ruma, on 5 October 2017, its first European factory for the production of noodles and other semi-processed pastries.”

Minister Dacic emphasized that Serbia had an interest in enhancing its economic relations with Nepal, both in the area of trade, as well as on the level of investments and participation in infrastructural and other projects in Nepal. The Minister further underlined that the Serbian economy had a strong agricultural potential and an interest in offering Nepal its agricultural products and cooperation in the area of scientific-technical cooperation in agriculture.

“I believe that our today’s meeting is the initial step in the establishment of direct contacts between the chambers of commerce of Serbia and Nepal, and I hope that we will soon have an opportunity to welcome in Serbia some of the businessmen who are here with us today,” stated the Serbian Foreign Minister.

Bearing in mind that the two markets were far apart, and the insufficient knowledge of the economic potentials of our countries, Minister Dacic proposed more frequent meetings between Serbian and Nepal businessmen, organization of promotional activities aimed at presenting our economies and their cooperation potentials. Nepal businessmen accepted the proposal of Minister Dacic to visit Serbia, and the visit would take place this September.

“I would like to assure you that the Government of the Republic of Serbia, i.e. its Chamber of Commerce and relevant economic institutions, as well as the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi, will be your competent and well-intentioned interlocutors who will be at your disposal for any information, data or advice you may need in the assessment of your interests and business opportunities in our country. I am looking forward to meeting you soon in Serbia, where you are always welcome”, concluded Minister Dacic in his address.

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During the visit to Nepal, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic held a lecture at the renowned Nepal Council on International Relations. The theme of the lecture, attended by many prominent personalities, was “Serbia in the Region, Europe and the World”.

The Serbian Foreign Minister took the opportunity to inform the participants on the current situation in the Western Balkans region, Serbia’s European accession process, and the situation in Kosovo and Metohija.

Minister Dacic referred to his country’s long tradition of friendly relations with Nepal and expressed Serbia’s views on the further course of development of the bilateral cooperation between the countries.
In order to deepen their mutual relations, Minister Dacic underlined the intention of the Republic of Serbia to establish a Consulate in Nepal, headed by an Honorary Consul.
The Serbian Minister further stated that Serbia was considering waiver of visa requirements for citizens of Nepal.

The lecture provided an excellent opportunity to present Serbia to the academics of Nepal, in the context of the Western Balkans region, Europe and the world.

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First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia had talks today with Prime Minister of Nepal Sharma Oli.

In a cordial and friendly conversation, the Serbian Foreign Minister reiterated his gratitude to Nepal for the excellent organization and realization of the visit, underlining Serbia’s desire for a more frequent and more productive exchange of high and highest level visits between the two countries.

Minister Dacic gave Prime Minister Oli an extensive account of the exceptional importance that Kosovo and Metohija has for Serbia, and the current situation in Kosovo and Metohija. Dacic expressed profound appreciation of the support of the Nepal Government to defending the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia, expressing hope that Serbia and Nepal will continue their cooperation on protecting the fundamental principles of international law.

The Prime Minister of Nepal underlined that the relations between his country and the Republic of Serbia were extremely good and friendly. He expressed Nepal’s resolute opposition to separatism, indicating that Nepal will continue to offer its full support and cooperation to Serbia’s efforts to preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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