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26 June 2013 Speaker Stefanovic and Hungarian President János Áder (photo TANJUG)
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
National Assembly Speaker Meets with Hungarian President
Today, the National Assembly Speaker received Hungarian President János Áder at the National Assembly House.
Speaker Stefanovic stressed that the adoption of the Declaration of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Condemning the Acts against Hungarian Civilians in Vojvodina Committed from 1944-1945 is an expression of respect for the victims and of a clear commitment to the future.
Stefanovic expressed readiness to work jointly on improving the status of national minorities.
Emphasising the importance of economic cooperation in the region, Stefanovic urged for developing joint investments, pointing out the advantages of joint ventures onto third markets and the advantages of agricultural cooperation.
Speaker Stefanovic emphasised the importance of furthering interparliamentary relation and announced he would be visiting the Hungarian Parliament in October.
Hungarian President János Áder was grateful for the adoption of the Declaration at the National Assembly on 21 June, saying that it is a historic gesture as an expression of respect for all the innocent victims, both Serbs and Hungarians, in 1944 and 1945.
The Hungarian President relayed the greetings of Hungarian Parliament Speaker László Kövér, saying that Budapest expects Speaker Stefanovic’s visit with great pleasure.
Saying he hoped for a positive outcome i.e. decision as regards the start date for European Union talks on 28 June, President Áder said that Hungary would always support Serbia’s progress to Europe and offered assistance through the exchange of experiences.
Speaker Stefanovic urged for cooperation in international organisations in the region’s interest.
Concluding the meeting, Speaker Stefanovic restated the importance of the Serbian and Hungarian officials’ belief that we should turn to the future.
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9.00 - the National Assembly Speaker and Acting President of the Republic of Serbia meets with the delegation of the PACE Observation Mission (National Assembly Building, 14 Kralja Milana Street, Green Salon)
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9.45 - the PACE delegation meets with the “Aleksandar Vucic – Serbia Must Not Stop” Parliamentary Group (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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10.30 - the PACE delegation meets with the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) Parliamentary Group (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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11.15 - the PACE delegation meets with representatives of national minority parties (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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12.00 - the PACE delegation meets with the “MPs stand with the students” Parliamentary Group (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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12.30 - the PACE delegation meets with the Party of Freedom and Justice Parliamentary Group (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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14.00 - the PACE delegation meets with representatives of the Ministry of the Interior (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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14.45 - the PACE delegation meets with the Chair and members of the Commission for the Revision of the Voters’ Register (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, Small Hall)
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15.15 - the PACE delegation meets with the representatives of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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16.00 - the PACE delegation meets with the Chairperson and members of the Republic Electoral Commission (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, Small Hall)