IMPROVED COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND SERBIA - Memorandum of Cooperation in the Forestry Sector Signed

This year, the Czech Republic is a partner country of the 93rd International Agricultural Fair. On this occasion, she held a bilateral meeting with the officials of the Republic of Serbia, during which a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the public companies "Srbijašume" and "Czech Forests". The meeting was attended by the ministers of agriculture of the two countries, who then visited all the stands in Hall "Master", Hall 1 and Hall 1a.

– Grateful to the Czech Republic for expressing its desire to be a country partner after our conversation in Brno a month ago and what she brought A large group of 18 members, as well as more than ten people from the Ministry of Agriculture itself – said the Minister Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management in the Government of the Republic of Serbia Prof. Dr. Dragan Glamočić. – We had very specific talks about some new investments of the Czech Republic in Serbia, and we have used We have the opportunity to sign a memorandum of understanding between the "Srbijašume" and "Czech Forests". I'd like to point out in particular that it's The Czech Republic is one of our most important partners, as our Last year's trade reached €2.4 billion, while in 2020 it was €2.4 billion. It was half as small. As far as agricultural products are concerned, it is similar to situation. Last year, we reached €107 million in exchange. agricultural products, 40 percent more than in the previous year, or twice as many as in 2020. Our relationship is not only We've taken them to the next level, and we're working together. Go ahead. We also talked about new projects related to the import of cattle from the genetic potential, especially when it comes to the meat sector, beef production, but we also talked about the import of heads when It's all about sheep production.

Minister The Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic, Martin Šebestjan, pointed out that I am pleased with the cooperation with Dr. Glamocic and the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, which concerns forestry and hunting, and see It's in the field of genetics and genetics.

– When We're just getting started, but we're going to work on it. I'm going to be founded. As far as the European Union is concerned, if we look at the Agrarian policy is becoming weaker, while each country prefers to To work on its sovereignty when it comes to the food industry and Security. The European Union is always looking for a new opportunity to trade and concludes new trade agreements. When it comes to Mercosour and other trade agreements, it is very important for the Czech Republic to have a protection of our market – Šebestjan noted.