Acts of political violence, such as what we witnessed at the United States Capitol on January 6, are unacceptable and appalling. There can be no minimizing of this event. The disgraceful storming and invasion of the Capitol reminds us of the importance of safeguarding and protecting democracy. The incident should also serve as another clear warning …
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No government can provide all of the answers to the challenges it confronts on a daily basis. Problems ranging from disease to poverty to injustice are best solved with the input of other actors, including academia, think tanks, religious institutions, and civil society. Civil society organizations in Serbia have an important role to play in …
Read More» The United States is concerned by the appearance of a selective investigation into several Serbian civil society organizations and investigative journalism outlets. The list of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit (AMLU) includes a large number of prominent organizations and individuals, many of which work to promote democracy, strengthen rule of law, and help Serbia make progress toward …
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On this day (July 28th) in 1918, upon the advice of his good friend Mihajlo Pupin, President Woodrow Wilson gave the order to fly the flag of Serbia over the White House. This was one of a number of acts that reflected the solidarity of Americans with the Serbian people who suffered so tremendously during the …
Read More» Dr. Thomas Zarzecki, Director of the State Department’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation’s Task Force 231, met with officials from the Serbian government on November 8 as part of consultations that he conducts with U.S. partner and allied governments around the world regarding the implementation of Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through …
Read More» The governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States stand united in our aim to see the full normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia via a comprehensive, politically sustainable, and legally binding agreement that contributes to regional stability. The status quo prevents progress on Kosovo’s and Serbia’s path towards the …
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August 21, 2018 Russia’s Continued Unlawful Imprisonment of Ukrainian Filmmaker Oleh Sentsov Today marks the 100th day of the hunger strike of Oleh Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker who is arbitrarily detained in a remote Russian prison. The United States is deeply concerned about his deteriorating health, and we renew our demand that Russia immediately release …
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First, I would like to thank Deputy Speaker Marinkovic for inviting me here today and for his initiative to found the Serbian-American Friendship Congress, and am honored also that Deputy Prime Minister Mihajlovic has also agreed to join us here today. The United States sees Serbia as a dear friend of long standing. I welcome …
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The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo hosted an annual Regional Chiefs of Mission Workshop for U.S. Ambassadors September 17-19. Participating in the workshop were the U.S. Ambassadors to Albania, BiH, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. During the workshop, the Ambassadors discussed common issues faced by U.S. missions in the region, including Euro-Atlantic integration, advancing …
Read More» Thank you, Aleksandra, for the introduction and for the opportunity to be here today. I’m looking forward to hearing the discussions. As American Ambassador, I might seem to be a surprising choice to introduce discussions revolving around the question of neutrality, as my country is clearly not a neutral country. We are fully committed to …
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The article today in Srpski Telegraf that Ambassador Scott is opposed to the display of the Serbian flag is completely untrue. Ambassador Scott said that “any responsible journalist that does his or her homework knows I wear the Serbian flag every day on my lapel as a sign of respect for the country I work …
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On Monday, June 26, Ambassador Kyle Scott participated in 14th Assembly of Donors of Regional Housing Program (RHP). The donors approved a new grant worth almost EUR 20 million that will provide 938 homes to persons displaced by conflict during the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. The United States is the second largest donor to …
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President Donald Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Belgrade, Serbia to attend the Inaugural Reception of His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia on June 23, 2017. Mr. Hoyt Yee, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State, will lead the delegation. Members …
Read More» On Tuesday, June 20, Ambassador Kyle Scott, along with Serbian Commissioner for Refugees and Migration Vladimir Cucić and Catholic Relief Services Europe Zone Representative Marc D’Silva, will mark World Refugee Day with a visit to a beneficiary of the Regional Housing Program in Ilinci in the Municipality of Šid. Ambassador Scott will use the opportunity …
Read More» On Wednesday, June 14, U.S. Ambassador Kyle Scott will open a Daycare Center for persons with mental and physical disabilities in Pirot. Prior to the opening, Ambassador Scott will meet with Mayor of Pirot Vladan Vasić and other city officials, who will also join the event. The construction of the Daycare Center, worth USD 415,000, …
Read More» On Wednesday, June 7, U.S. Ambassador Kyle Scott visited U.S.-based Van Drunen Farms (VDF) facility in Banatsko Karadjordjevo. The facility represents a $13 million investment in Serbia’s agricultural sector, America’s largest. Ambassador Scott toured the food processing facilities and laboratory, and observed fruit and vegetable processing, including freezing and freeze-drying (lyophilisation), as well packaging, storing …
Read More» On Wednesday, May 31, a U.S. Congressional delegation will visit the Radiology Department at the Clinical Center of Serbia as part of its official one-day visit to Serbia. The delegation will be headed by two representatives from the state of Ohio, Michael Turner and Steven Stivers, and will visit the Radiology Department to observe how …
Read More» The American Embassy in Belgrade continues its tradition of support and partnership with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Serbia (ELTA). This year’s conference, titled “Awaken Your Curiosity,” will be held at the Singidunum University in Belgrade, May 19 and 20. The American Embassy supports the Conference not only financially, but also by bringing English …
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The U.S. Embassy in Serbia is proud to host the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) band between May 8-13, 2017. The USAFE’s “Wings of Dixie” band is based in Frankfurt, Germany and will participate in this year’s “American Culture Days” in Serbia. The seven-member “Wings of Dixie” will hold master classes and perform …
Read More» The United States Army Europe (USAREUR) shared with the Serbian Armed Forces demining platoon stationed in Prokuplje explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) techniques in a course from April 6 to 28. This is only the first of three phases of the training program, which will last through the autumn of 2018. In addition to the training, …
Read More» On April 28, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Serbia will sign amendments to two assistance agreements, providing an additional U.S. $9 million in assistance to strengthen Serbia’s business enabling environment, make its small and medium enterprises more competitive, and support reforms to Serbia’s judiciary and government operations. …
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The fourth EducationUSA Southeast European (SEE) University Tour in Serbia will be held at Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade on April 6 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Ambassador Kyle Scott will launch this open-door event for prospective students, parents, and professionals who are interested in pursuing higher academic degrees in the United States. The SEE Tour is …
Read More» On Tuesday, April 4th, the U.S. Embassy and municipality of Pirot will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open a daycare center for persons with mental and physical disabilities. The construction of the daycare center, worth USD 415,000, was funded by the European Command of the U.S. Armed Forces, coordinated through the U.S. Embassy’s Office of …
Read More» On Friday, February 3, Ambassador Kyle R. Scott will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a humanitarian project which funded the refurbishing of three buildings in New Belgrade to convert them into facilities for persons with disabilities. The New Belgrade Municipality provided the facilities and covered the cost of utilities and electricity. …
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Ambassador Kyle Scott and the Minister of Health of the Serbian government ass. dr. Zlatibor Loncar today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of research, prevention, control and disease management. Memorandum entails a direct cooperation on these issues between the Serbian Ministry of Health and the National Cancer Institute of the …
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Ambassador Scott met with the President of the Republic of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic on January 17 to review the previous year and discuss future cooperation in 2017. The ambassador praised the progress in Serbia regarding economic stability and growth. He noted the opening of four chapters in the EU accession process in 2016, and said …
Read More» The United States condemns the assassination in Ankara of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, with the Russian people, and with all the other victims who were injured in this attack and their families. We stand ready to offer any assistance that may be required to Russia and …
Read More» The United States is pleased to have contributed nearly 90,000 dollars to a project to renovate the Ministry of Interior’s weapons and ammunition stockpile facility in Platičevo. This project was implemented by the United Nations Development Program’s Southeastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) and the Ministry …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States learned of the Appellate Court’s decision to remand the case as to seven of the defendants. We respect the rule of law in Serbia. This matter has remained unresolved since 2008 and is a burden on our bilateral relations. We renew our call for a thorough investigation of the …
Read More» On Thursday, December 1, Ambassador Kyle Scott will visit the Military Medical Academy where he will announce a donation worth approximately $80.000 to this institution in support of HIV/AIDS prevention. The donation consists of modern blood, tissue and organ analysis laboratory equipment, as well as educational leaflets, posters, laptops and projectors and personal protective equipment. …
Read More» On Friday, November 18, Ambassador Kyle Scott will unveil seven historical markers in Pranjani, Gornji Milanovac, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Halyard Mission. The United States Air Forces in Europe Jazz Band will be playing Serbian and American national anthems during the ceremony. The Halyard Operation that took place in 1944 was the …
Read More» June 20, 2016 In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, officials from the U.S. Department of State are participating in a variety of outreach activities in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City, and New Jersey to honor the contributions of refugees making new lives in communities across the U.S. U.S. Secretary of State …
Read More» June 20, 2016 Today, on World Refugee Day, we recognize the challenges and hardships that refugees face, honor their courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and celebrate their many valuable contributions to our Nation. This year’s commemoration comes as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reports that more people are displaced by …
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On Wednesday, May 25, Ambassador Kyle R. Scott joined Head of Border Police, General Milenko Bozovic and State Secretary at the Ministry of Interior Aleksandar Nikolic at an official ceremony to mark the donation of equipment to Serbian Border Police from the Government of the United States. The equipment donation was made through the US …
Read More» On Monday, May 23, Cultural Attaché Erika Kuenne will give opening remarks at the International Historic Preservation Conference, organized by the Danube Competence Center. The Embassy has supported the conference by bringing keynote speaker Mr. John Bonafide, Director of the Technical Preservation Services Bureau for New York State’s Division of Historic Preservation. Mr. Bonafide’s presentation …
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U.S. Ambassador Scott Meets Long-Time Disability Movement Activist Gordana RajkovOn May 10, 2016, Ambassador Kyle R. Scott met with Ms. Gordana Rajkov, President of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) Serbia and long-time disability movement activist, to discuss voters with disabilities’ participation in the April 2016 Serbian elections. Last month’s election was the first …
Read More» April 26, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade will offer the Department of State’s Foreign Service Officer Test on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the embassy. Interested candidates can sign up online at beginning tomorrow at the Pearson VUE website . The registration period is from April 27 through June 1, 2016. For more information …
Read More» March 30, 2016 Good morning. I’d like to thank the George C. Marshall Center for organizing this seminar and inviting me to provide a few remarks. I actually offered to provide many remarks, but Dr. Zeneli assured me that a few would be sufficient. When I asked her what I should speak about, she said, …
Read More» March 21, 2016 On Monday, March 21, Gordon Duguid, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, will meet with Aleksandar Šapić, President of the Belgrade Municipality of New Belgrade to sign a humanitarian agreement which will fund the rehabilitation of three buildings in New Belgrade to convert them into daycare centers for children with disabilities. The …
Read More» On Monday, March 21, Gordon Duguid, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, will meet with Aleksandar Šapić, President of the Belgrade Municipality of New Belgrade to sign a humanitarian agreement which will fund the rehabilitation of three buildings in New Belgrade to convert them into daycare centers for children with disabilities. The Municipality of New …
Read More» March 8, 2016 Women make immeasurable contributions to our world, and not just because they are half the planet’s population. Women are entrepreneurs, judges, farmers, educators, scientists, artists, soldiers, mothers, heads of state – all the things that men do (except, of course, for the mothering part!) Without women’s contributions, economies would collapse, political systems …
Read More» March 7, 2016 Female leaders in Serbia’s information and communication technologies (ICT) field and the wider business community emphasized the importance of broader participation by women in the ICT sector. The panel was organized by the Commercial Department of the U.S. Embassy in Serbia and AmCham. At the opening of the panel, a special video …
Read More» February 20, 2016. The United States Embassy expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the Serbian hostages Sladjana Stankovic and Jovica Stepic who were tragically killed in Libya. Upon hearing the press reports, Ambassador Kyle Scott spoke directly with Prime Minister Vucic and Foreign Minister Dacic to express his profound regret and the sincere …
Read More» February 18, 2016 On Thursday, 18 February, Ambassador Kyle Scott will attend a donation ceremony at the Clinical Center in Belgrade to mark the donation of a General Electric diagnostic workstation to this institution. The total value of the donation is $100,000 and funding was provided by the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) through its Humanitarian …
Read More» February 12, 2016 The United States welcomes the Serbian Parliament’s passage of an heirless property restitution law on February 12. With passage, Serbia became the first European country to pass a Holocaust heirless restitution law since the 2009 U.S.-sponsored Terezin Declaration. The law, which mandates restitution for heirless property of Holocaust victims, is considered the …
Read More» January 27, 2016. On Thursday, January 28, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby will attend a donation ceremony at the Serbian Red Cross warehouse in Zemun to mark the handover of a consignment of supplies to assist refugees and migrants in Serbia. The donation is the first of two, with a total value of approximately $665,000. This …
Read More» On Thursday, January 28, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby will attend a donation ceremony at the Serbian Red Cross warehouse in Zemun to mark the handover of a consignment of supplies to assist refugees and migrants in Serbia. The donation is the first of two, with a total value of approximately $665,000. This is a US …
Read More» With ever increasing numbers of migrants moving throughout the world, the UN General Assembly declared 18 December as a day to honor the role of the migrant and the contribution that migration brings to development. The United States embassy in Belgrade marks International Migrants Day 2015, by reflecting on the millions of migrants who depart …
Read More» The United States strongly supports Serbia’s aspirations to join the European Union. We, therefore, welcome Prime Minister Vucic’s commitment made following a meeting with the EU and Quint Ambassadors to continue on this path. As one of Serbia’s advocates in this process, we understand that hard work and the implementation of difficult reforms is still …
Read More» In response to media inquiries about a decision by the Higher Court in Belgrade to impose suspended sentences on nine people for endangering public safety in the 2008 arson attacks against the U.S. and other embassies, on September 9, 2015, the Embassy released the following statement: The Embassy of the United States has learned of …
Read More» We congratulate Prime Minister Vucic and his team on reaching the important agreements yesterday in Brussels with Kosovo Prime Minister Mustafa. We also applaud the excellent work of EU High Representative Mogherini and the EU in facilitating these agreements and the ongoing Brussels Dialogue. These four agreements on energy, telecommunications, principles for establishing an Association/Community …
Read More» The Mayor of Vršac Čedomir Živković, the U.S. Ambassador Michael D. Kirby, and the President of the NALED Managing Board Vladan Atanasijević attended a ceremony to mark the completion of the First Phase in the Redevelopment of the “Former Army Club” Brownfield Site in Vršac. During the past months, with U.S. Government and NALED support, …
Read More» On July 11, we join people of all faiths and nationalities in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide. We mourn the loss of its more than 8,000 victims, and we honor the memory of those only now being laid to rest, and all those still missing. Twenty years ago, Srebrenica was overrun. In the genocide that followed, …
Read More» We condemn the acts of violence committed against the Prime Minister of Serbia and others today at the commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Genocide in Srebrenica. Those gathered in Potocari came together in remembrance to pay their respects to the victims of Srebrenica. Those who reject reconciliation recall the strife and division of …
Read More» On Tuesday, June 9, during a reception at the Ambassador’s residence, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby and United States Agency for International Development Mission Director Azza El-Abd recognized nine new partner organizations, from the civil society and private sector, that have been awarded direct grants by USAID. The new partner organizations are: Serbian Association of Managers …
Read More» Belgrade At a press conference on June 3, 2015, USAID’s Judicial Reform and Government Accountability Project and the Ministry of Justice launched an educational outreach campaign for the new Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers. The campaign will educate the public on important concepts under the new Law to shield whistleblowers from retaliation. “This law …
Read More» The United States congratulates Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on the first official visit by a Serbian prime minister to Tirana on May 27th. Vucic’s historic visit comes six months after Prime Minister Rama visited Belgrade in the first such visit by an Albanian prime minister in nearly 70 …
Read More» Chargé d’Affaires Gordon Duguid and State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Enviromental Protection Danilo Golubović will open a conference on the “United States Food Safety Modernization Act and Its Implications for Suppliers to the U.S. Market.” The event will be hosted by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 28, from 9:00 …
Read More» American astronaut Marsha Ivins will tour Serbia, May 18-22. One of only 56 female astronauts, Ms. Ivins is a veteran of five space shuttle missions. Ms. Ivins presents a history of human spaceflight through NASA images, including first-hand accounts of Shuttle missions, the storied Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, and the International Space Station. During …
Read More» On Tuesday, May 5, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby will join journalists and representatives from the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia to honor Serbia’s investigative reporters in a special awards ceremony held at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts. Every year in May, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, a day set aside to recognize the irreplaceable …
Read More» Public Affairs Officer Ryan Rowlands will open the EducationUSA Southeastern Europe College Fair on Friday, April 24. Organized by the International Academic Center – EducationUSA Serbia in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, this college fair will bring representatives and admissions officers from over a dozen American universities and colleges to Belgrade, many for …
Read More» The Embassy is marking Earth Day in partnership with the Think Big Team with a public service event on Wednesday, April 22. Working together, we will show our support for environmental protection and hope to raise the awareness of the public, particularly the youth, to this very important issue. Ambassador Michael D. Kirby will join …
Read More» On April 7, the U.S. Embassy and its implementing partner Catholic Relief Services will present a publication Integration of Displaced Population in Serbia: Lessons Learned and How To Guide, intended to serve as a reference manual and a tool for local and central government to further build capacity to deliver assistance to populations of concern …
Read More» Pirot On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Minister of Justice Nikola Selaković, the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Michael D. Kirby, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Serbia Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg, will officially open the newly renovated premises of the Higher, Basic and Misdemeanor Courts in Pirot. The President of the High Court Council and Supreme Court …
Read More» Charge d’affaires Gordon Duguid March 27, 2015 The United States joins others in thanking the OSCE Chairmanship in Office, Minister Ivica Dacic and the Serbian Minister for Culture and Information, Ivan Tasovac for hosting this conference and for their opening remarks. We also warmly welcome the participation of OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, …
Read More» Belgrade On March 27, 2015, Bar Association leaders and Justice-sector Civil Society representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia will come together for a two-day regional leadership conference. Participants will discuss ways to enhance Bar Association services and strengthen the role of local Bar Association Chambers in advancing the rule of law …
Read More» March 18, 2015 On Thursday, March 19, Ambassador Michael D. Kirby will attend a ceremony to mark the opening of the Safe House in Vranje. Through the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, the European Command of the U.S. Armed Forces invested $213,000 to construct this facility. Work began in August 2014 under the supervision of …
Read More» January 27, 2015 The U.S. Embassy Belgrade and the U.S. Department of Justice Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training Program in Serbia donated a modern video-conferencing system to the Organized Crime Prosecutor`s Office of the Republic of Serbia. This donation will help the Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office handle cases with a foreign nexus more efficiently …
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