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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Serbia committed to improving cooperation with United States

Belgrade, 10 May 2023

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic met today with Administrator of the American Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power, with whom she discussed possibilities for the improvement of future cooperation.

The Prime Minister underlined that Serbia is committed to improving cooperation with the United States, driven by the influx of investments from American companies, the growing trade exchange of goods and services, and significant financial support through various development aid programmes.

Brnabic pointed out that the Government appreciates all the results achieved through cooperation with USAID and welcomed the willingness of this agency to contribute to further transformation in the areas of information technology and energy efficiency.

The Prime Minister informed Power about our country's progress in supporting technological entrepreneurship, which leads Serbia to the goal of becoming an even stronger centre in the field of innovation, which has the potential to create new jobs for young people.

Brnabic and Power discussed USAID's support through activities in the projects "Venture an Idea" and "Serbia Innovates", which refer to the gathering of relevant parties in order to create a strong system that supports innovation in our country.

Opportunities for cooperation in various fields, such as artificial intelligence and the development of biotechnology in Serbia, were also discussed, and the importance of building the BIO4 campus and supporting its development as the centre of the new bioeconomy in our country was particularly highlighted.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Serbia is the driver of connectivity and development in the region, as well as that the Open Balkans Initiative is an excellent example of cooperation that has removed numerous obstacles, thus enabling the free flow of people, goods, services and capital, as well as that young people from the entire region will feel the benefits.

Brnabic said that she hopes that other countries from the region will join the Open Balkans Initiative.

Power underlined that USAID is committed to continuing the support to Serbia's efforts in strengthening democratic institutions and encouraging economic growth led by the private sector, and pointed out USAID's readiness to continue its successful cooperation with Serbia.

The Administrator of the American Agency for International Development positively evaluated the results achieved so far with the involvement of this agency and expressed USAID's intention to work on projects that will provide support for reforms in the coming years.

The meeting was also attended by US Ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill.