Kozarev and National Academy of Public Administration Director Sign Cooperation Agreement

23. Oct 2026.
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Dušan Kozarev and Director of the National Academy of Public Administration Marina Dražić signed an Agreement on Professional and Technical Cooperation between the National Academy of Public Administration and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

Welcoming representatives of the National Academy of Public Administration, Kozarev emphasised that closer institutional ties would create new opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and experience and contribute to strengthening the professional capacities of staff at both institutions.

The interlocutors discussed concrete opportunities for joint training activities, the exchange of best practices and the further development of professional training programmes, with a view to equipping staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties more effectively.

Kozarev particularly highlighted the importance of the training programmes delivered by the National Academy of Public Administration in enhancing the competencies of public administration employees, underscoring that investment in knowledge and continuous professional development are essential to strengthening institutions and improving the quality and efficiency of their work.

Director of the National Academy of Public Administration Marina Dražić welcomed the signing of the Agreement, expressing confidence that it would open up new opportunities for professional development and the practical application of acquired knowledge within the two institutions.

The signing ceremony was also attended by Director of the Diplomatic Academy Nemanja Grbić and officials from both institutions.