FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE NEW HEAD OF THE EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO SERBIA TO NOVI SAD

The Mayor of Novi Sad Žarko Mićin met at City Hall with the Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Andreas von Beckerath and his associates, extending to them a warm welcome to Novi Sad.

Ambassador von Beckerath congratulated the City of Novi Sad on the successful implementation of European projects and on receiving European titles, emphasising that the results achieved so far provide a solid basis for further deepening of cooperation.

The interlocutors highlighted that stability, open dialogue and continuous partnership are fundamental to the further progress of the city and the region. During the meeting, they discussed the European Union’s previous and future support for development projects in Novi Sad. Mayor Mićin expressed particular gratitude for the longstanding and significant support for numerous projects in Novi Sad, which concretely contribute to the city’s development, the modernisation of institutions and an improved quality of life for all its citizens.

The Mayor also expressed his gratitude for the clear and consistent support that the European Union provides to Serbia’s European path, stressing that Novi Sad is an example of a community that traditionally nurtures European values and is known for its harmonious coexistence of different nations.

Both sides expressed confidence that the successful cooperation to date will continue in the period ahead, with the shared goal of creating a stable, democratic and prosperous environment that is essential for the progress of the entire community.

Novi Sad, 26 November 2025