Djuro Macut speaks from Rome: Serbia facing big challenges, it's important to maintain economic stability
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut addressed the media from Rome, where he on Saturday attended the funeral of Pope Francis.
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"I had the pleasure of attending one of the biggest events that took place in the past period and which actually marked an era of the reign of Pope Francis. He represents one of the most humble popes in the history of the Vatican, a man who marked an era with his humility and striving for peace, a man who came from a poor background and wanted to make contact with the people who form the broadest strata of the population."
"Today's event was attended by over 20 delegations from all over the world, and it is actually a global event in the sense of gathering people and uniting what's almost impossible. There were numerous representatives of churches, we had the opportunity to see representatives of both Western and Eastern denominations."
"We had the opportunity to meet with several delegations, with representatives of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, with the president of Sweden, with the presidents of Croatia and Montenegro, the president of the Philippines and the prime minister of the UK. These are unique opportunities that allow us to mark some moments in a way that is unusual and in some direct contacts, point out some opportunities for cooperation. Mrs. Zeljka Cvijanovic was also there as a representative of BiH."
"Certainly, Serbia is facing great challenges and it is important to maintain an economically stable country, to continue development. Stable international relations are also important. We are on the right path to maintaining good relations. I had the opportunity to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban. Our cooperation is a good sign that Serbia is on the European path. Italy, as a country that is a traditional friend of Serbia, is a place where we can say that we are well received, thanks to our ambassador Sima Avramovic, I had a very easy job," said the new Serbian prime minister.
(Telegraf.rs)