SER/SERBIA BECOMES EIB REGIONAL HUB

   www.setimes.com - The European Investment Bank (EIB) opened a new representation
    office for the Western Balkans in Belgrade on Monday (November 29th), and signed three
    loan agreements worth 325m euros in support of infrastructure and energy projects in
    Serbia.
    "The opening of this office has significance in two respects today: to increase EIB activity in
    the region; [and] to stress the commitment by European institutions to support your countries
    in joining the EU," EIB President Philippe Maystadt said during a ceremony at Belgrade City
    Hall.
    Attending it were Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Deputy Prime Minister
    Bozidar Djelic, as well as the ministers of finance, environment and national investment
    plan, Diana Dragutinovic, Oliver Dulic and Verica Kalanovic. Also present were EIB
    Vice-President Dario Scannapieco and the head of the EU Delegation in Serbia, Vincent
    Degert.


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