DIPLOMATIC INTERNATIONAL CUISINE DINNER AT THE WHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 25 January 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted an evening of International Cuisine at The White Palace tonight.

This traditional event was attended by over thirty Embassies accredited to Serbia and Montenegro, and they presented the wealth of the countries they come from with their traditional dishes and desserts.

The Crown Prince warmly welcomed the esteemed diplomatic guests. He pointed out that this is a great opportunity to get to know similarities and differences between our country and other counties. The Crown Prince announced the conference “Greece-Serbia and Montenegro Partnership Initiative” www.partnershipinitiative.gr that is to be held in Athens from 8 to 11 February, and expressed his hope that this conference will set in motion the business contacts of our country and other countries. In addition, the Crown Prince expressed his thanks to Their Excellences the Ambassadors for everything they do for our country.

“I wish that that 2005 brings peace and prosperity to everyone regardless of their ethnic or religious origins” – emphasized the Crown Prince.

HE Mr. Carlos Abel Maltese Ambassador of Argentina thanked Their Royal Highnesses on behalf of all the present Ambassadors:

“Thanks to the kindness and friendship of Their Royal Highnesses, my colleges and I are filled with feeling that we are welcomed here. I wish this year to be the year in which we will show our solidarity with our brothers and sisters who were hit by the natural catastrophe.”

HE Mr. Milan Parivodic Minister of International Economic Relations (www.mier.sr.gov.yu) said “Since Their Royal Highnesses came back to the country, the traditional style of socializations and patriotism was reestablished and I wish to congratulate them from all my heart. I am working on integrating Serbia into the stream of world economy, and you, Your Excellences, are true missioners, because the messages that you are sending to the countries you come from are of great benefit for our country.”

For guests and hosts, as a special surprise, AKUD “LOLA” www.kudlola.org.yu that had celebrated 60 years of successful work, performed a selection of dances from Serbia. Besides Their Excellences at the night of International Cuisine were also present Mrs. Carolyn Jungr Chief of the Mission of the World Bank as well as the members of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown.