The upcoming forum will see over 200 participants from Serbian and Chinese companies. The main aim is to accelerate and fully implement the Free Trade Agreement with China. The forum would allow Serbian companies to discuss not only trade but also investment in joint innovative projects with Chinese counterparts. There is possibility of enhancing foreign direct investments, which exceeded 5 billion euros last year.
Since the Free Trade Agreement with China, Serbia’s export to China has increased dramatically, now reaching nearly 2 billion euros, a 50% rise since the agreement’s implementation. At the forum, discussions will focus on harmonizing veterinary and phytosanitary certificates to facilitate easier access to the Chinese market.
Furthermore, President of Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Marko Čadež, mentioned the potential opening of a Chinese Chamber of Commerce office in Belgrade, which would serve the entire region and assist Serbian companies in entering the Chinese market more effectively. There will also be discussions on participating in the China Supplier Expo in Beijing and collaboration in innovation sectors, especially with the Suzhou Industrial Park, one of the largest in the world.
Additionally, Čadež noted his recent experience at École Polytechnique in France, where he is participating in an executive master’s program in technology and science. He emphasized the growing importance of green economy technologies in addressing global challenges such as climate change, and how these technologies are rapidly evolving.
