Brnabić pointed out that the Government appreciates all the results achieved through cooperation with USAID and welcomed the readiness of that agency to contribute to further transformation in the areas of information technology and energy efficiency, the Government of Serbia announced today.
The Prime Minister informed Power about Serbia’s progress in supporting technological entrepreneurship, which, as she estimated, leads Serbia to the goal of becoming an even stronger center in the field of innovation that has the potential to create new jobs for young people.
The meeting discussed USAID’s support through activities in the projects “Take on an idea” and “Serbia innovates”, which refer to the gathering of relevant parties in order to create a strong system that supports innovation in Serbia.
Possibilities for cooperation in various fields, such as artificial intelligence and the development of biotechnology in Serbia, were discussed, and the importance of building the BIO4 campus and supporting its development as a center of the new bioeconomy in Serbia was particularly highlighted.
Brnabić said that Serbia is the driver of connection 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 to feel the benefits.
She added that she hopes that other countries from the region will join the “Open Balkans” initiative.
Power emphasized USAID’s commitment to continue supporting Serbia’s efforts in strengthening democratic institutions and encouraging private sector-led economic growth.
She positively evaluated the results achieved so far with the engagement of that agency and expressed USAID’s intention to continue working on projects that will provide support for reforms in the coming years.
The US Ambassador to Serbia, Christopher Hill, also attended the meeting.