A delegation from Republika Srpska has met with Serbian Consul General Vladimir Božović in New York to discuss strengthening institutional and economic cooperation, attracting American investment and expanding business partnerships between the United States, Serbia and Republika Srpska.
Ambassador Vladimir Božović, Serbia’s Consul General in New York, President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SoFC) and Chair of the Global Council of Consular Leaders of United World Leaders, welcomed the delegation to the Serbian Consulate General.
The Republika Srpska delegation was led by Marko Romić, Secretary General to the President of Republika Srpska, and Mladen Filipović, Head of the Republika Srpska Representative Office in Vienna, accompanied by their associates.
According to a statement from the Serbian Consulate General in New York, the meeting continued previously initiated activities aimed at strengthening institutional, economic and investment cooperation, as well as connecting American business and financial institutions with partners in Serbia and Republika Srpska.
New investment opportunities and business partnerships discussed
During earlier meetings in New York, the delegation established important contacts with the chambers of commerce of New York City and New York State, the Global Chamber organization, and several banking and financial institutions.
Discussions at the Consulate General focused on further developing these relationships, advancing initiatives already underway and establishing new channels for attracting investment.
Particular attention was given to the possibility of organizing a joint Serbia–Republika Srpska investment forum in New York.
The proposed forum would bring together representatives of businesses, investment funds, banks, financial institutions and the wider business community.
Its objective would be to present development potential, investment opportunities and concrete projects in Serbia and Republika Srpska.
Božović and members of the delegation emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts, mutual respect and stronger connections with international partners, particularly in the American market.
They noted that the United States offers significant opportunities for expanding economic relations, investment cooperation and long-term business partnerships.
Republika Srpska delegation to continue visit in Washington
Following their stay in New York, the Republika Srpska delegation will continue its visit to the United States in Washington, D.C.
During the visit, Marko Romić is scheduled to deliver a lecture at Georgetown University Law Center titled Three Decades of Dayton: A Peace That Never Became a State.
Serbia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dragan Šutanovac, is also expected to attend the lecture.
Strengthening economic ties between Serbia, Republika Srpska and the United States
According to the Serbian Consulate General, the visit and meetings demonstrate the importance of continued cooperation between representatives of Serbia and Republika Srpska in establishing connections with international institutions and business communities.
The statement emphasized that promoting shared economic interests, strengthening existing partnerships and developing new business relationships are important steps toward making better use of investment opportunities.
Such initiatives are intended to create conditions for long-term economic development and prosperity through closer cooperation with international partners, particularly those in the United States.
Source: RTRS
