FACES & PLACES 09.06.2016
Russia Day Marked
PM ALEKSANDAR VUČIĆ and H.E. ALEXANDER CHEPURIN
On the occasion of Russia Day, the national holiday of the Russian Federation, the Embassy hosted a formal reception that was attended by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić, Prime Minister designate Aleksandar Vučić, Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej, numerous ministers in the caretaker government and members of the diplomatic corps, political party leaders and numerous MPs, public figures and others. The official reception marked the 25th anniversary of the formation of the modern Russia state and 1,154 years of the existence of the Russian nation. H.E. Russian Ambassador Alexander Chepurin said that Serbia is an important and reliable strategic partner of Russia in the Balkans and throughout Europe as a whole. “We highly value the sincere sentiment of the Serbian leadership and the Serbian people for further improving cooperation with Russia in all directions,” said Ambassador Chepurin.
GERMAN AMBASSADOR H.E. DITTMANN and Mrs. DITTMANN
H.E. MICHAEL DAVENPORT and DRAGOLJUB MIĆUNOVIĆ
14.06.2016
Summer Cocktail Party at the German Embassy German Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Axel Dittmann hosted the traditional summer cocktail party at his residence, which was attended by almost all members of the Serbian technical government and many diplomatic, political, cultural and public figures from Serbia. In his welcome address, Ambassador Dittmann said: “Here, today, we are not going to talk about politics, coalitions and the new government. The only strategic decision that you will have to make is whether you’ll go for sausages or chicken, wine or beer….” The guests had a very pleasant evening in the garden of the Ambassador’s residence, listening to music and being entertained in the pleasant ambiance.
Mr. ALEXANDER CHEPURIN and PATRIARCH IRINEJ
16.06.2016
Queen’s Official Birthday Party The official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II was commemorated with a reception at the British Ambassadorial residence in Belgrade. The hosts of the reception, which also marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, were H.E. British Ambassador Denis Keefe and his wife Kate. Instead of giving a regular address, Ambassador Keefe toasted British Queen Elizabeth II and the President of Serbia Tomislav Nikolić The reception was attended by ministers of the technical Serbian government, leaders of political parties and media representatives, as well as figures from cultural and public life.
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H.E. JULIA FEENEY, Australian Ambassador, and H.E. DENIS KEEFE
AMBASSADOR'S TOAST SPEECH