‘Open Balkans’ sign posted at Presevo.Tabanovce border crossing
At the entrance to the Presevo-Tabanovce border crossing between Serbia and Northern Macedonia, an “Open Balkans” sign has been set up, marking a strip intended for carriers of companies from Serbia, Northern Macedonia and Albania with the status of Authorized Business Entity (AEO), it said. today the Ministry of Finance of Serbia.Minister of Finance SiniĊĦa Mali said that the goal of the Open Balkans initiative is to significantly accelerate the flow of goods and services, create a single labor market and better business conditions for companies, which will inevitably lead to faster economic development and higher living standards of citizens. within the said initiative.

“We continue to implement the Open Balkans initiative to facilitate business and speed up the flow of goods. Trucks should not wait for hours at the borders, but all necessary procedures should be carried out quickly and efficiently. In this way we listen to the voice of the economy and further improve the economic environment. our country, “Mali said.

He assessed that the “Open Balkans” is of great importance for strengthening regional cooperation and strengthening economies, and added that agreements were signed within that initiative, which, in addition to facilitating trade, should also contribute to cooperation in food, phytosanitary and veterinary inspection.

Mali reminded that an agreement had been signed that would enable the introduction of a single work permit between the signatory countries, Serbia, Northern Macedonia and Albania, which would make them even more attractive to investors, who will be able to get workers from all three countries.

“We are resolving issues that plague the economy, such as waiting at borders and complicated administrative procedures, or lack of manpower. These are all things that bring a lot of benefits to all Open Balkan member states,” Mali said.

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