Ivica Dacic received numerous congratulatory notes on his election to the post of Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. The newly-elected National Assembly Speaker received congratulations and wishes for successful endeavours from the Speaker of the Swedish Riksdag Andreas Norlen, Chairwoman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg.
In his letter to Ivica Dacic on his appointment to the post of Serbian Assembly Speaker, Andreas Norlen, the Speaker of the Swedish Riksdag, stressed that Sweden and Serbia enjoy excellent relations and a long history of cooperation and exchange at all levels of society.
“We cooperate not only bilaterally but also through the European Union. Serbia has a clear European perspective as part of the wider Western Balkans region. Since our parliaments also enjoy thriving relations and share the same fundamental values and principles, I am confident that our fruitful cooperation will continue to develop in a constructive and positive manner. I look forward to meeting you in bilateral, as well as EU and multilateral contexts, and I hope to be able to visit Serbia in the not too distant future. I use this opportunity to also invite you to make an official visit to the Riksdag at a time of your convenience. Wishing you every success in your important work,” said Andreas Norlen.
In her letter to Ivica Dacic, the Chairwoman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed her warmest congratulations on his appointment as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, expressing her strong belief that with efforts of the two parliaments and peoples, the traditional and friendly relationship between Vietnam and Serbia will be continue to develop positively.
“I highly appreciate close and effective cooperation between two legislatures, making significant contribution to further consolidating and developing the Vietnam-Serbia relationship into depth for interests of the two nations, for peace and stability of the region and the world. May Excellency president be healthy and having many successes in your lofty and full of responsibilities position,” states the letter of the Chairwoman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg expressed his sincere gratitude for the numerous expressions of support and solidarity received from Serbia after the despicable terrorist attack in Vienna on the 2 November, which he said were a source of comfort and consolation in a dark hour.
“As you know, I have always greatly appreciated our discussions. I particularly recall our last meeting in Belgrade in May - it was my first journey abroad after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharpness of your assessments and predictions, not least regarding my own professional future, were always of great value to me. Let me wish you all the best and success for your new role, especially in strengthening Serbia’s democratic institutions and in reaffirming the role of the National Assembly as the central forum of political contest. Please rest assured that Serbia will always be able to count on Austria as a steadfast friend and a firm supporter of your country on its path towards EU membership.”
