President Vučić received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors
President Vučić welcomed the Swedish ambassador and wished her success in nurturing relations between the two countries. On that occasion, he expressed satisfaction that, at the invitation of the Swedish Prime Minister Löfven, he would participate in the International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in Malmo, hoping that he would then have the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with Swedish officials.
President Vučić and Ambassador Ben David agreed that the priority for the two countries should be to strengthen political dialogue and various forms of cooperation, with special emphasis on economic relations. President Vučić expressed hope that in the future there could be an increase in investments of Swedish companies in the Serbian economy.
The President of Serbia thanked Sweden for its readiness to support Serbia's European path. In this regard, Ambassador Ben David pointed out that her country supports EU enlargement, and that she is ready to share the experiences necessary for reforms in various areas on the European path. She also stressed that Sweden is Serbia's first donor for environmental reforms.
President Vučić also received the credentials from Qatari Ambassador, Faris Roumi Al Nuaimi.
On this occasion, Ambassador Al Nuaimi conveyed the greetings of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Al Thani. Returning the greetings, President Vučić thanked the Emir of Qatar for the generous donation of medical equipment at the beginning of the Covid-19 epidemic.
President Vučić expressed hope that the Qatari representatives would participate in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the first conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, which would enable a meeting of officials of the two countries with the aim of strengthening political dialogue and comprehensive cooperation.
It was stated at the meeting that the goal of the two countries is to improve cooperation in all areas, because there are good experiences, but that cooperation is still modest, with many untapped opportunities. The two interlocutors agreed that it is necessary to establish more frequent and closer contacts between business people.
President Vučić and the Ambassador of Australia, Daniel Emery, agreed that it is necessary for Serbia and Australia to continue to intensify contacts, in order to give an impetus to cooperation in various fields. They especially pointed out the possibilities for stronger economic ties. Ambassador Emery pointed out that the interest of mining companies from Australia for doing business in Serbia is growing.
The interlocutors pointed out that the numerous Serbian community in Australia has an important role in connecting the two countries.
President Vučić and Ambassador Emery also discussed global issues, in which Australia is involved.