RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF PARTICIPANTS OF 6TH INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE

Belgrade, 10 October 2007 – A reception was organized this evening at the White Palace, in honour of the participants of the 6th International Environmental Conference, which is being held in Belgrade, dubbed “Environment for Europe”. The reception was attended by Bozidar Djelic, Deputy Prime Minister, Kori Udovicki, Regional Director of the United Nations Development Programme for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, many international and domestic officials, representatives of non-government organizations, as well as public personalities of Serbia.

The first to address the present was Bozidar Djelic, who pointed out that the International Environmental Conference is held every fourth year, so it is very important for Serbia to host this big international event. The guests were also greeted by Kori Udovicki, who emphasised the importance of sustainable development and the protection of the environment.

Since Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine were not able to attend the reception due to previously accepted obligations abroad, Dusan Babac, member of the Privy Council, greeted the guests on their behalf, wished them welcome, pointing out that today, we should all be aware of the importance of environmental protection, and the necessity of active participation of each and every one of us, to contribute to its sustainability, since this will be one of the major issues of the 21st century.

The goal of the Environmental Conference is to determine the direction of conducting the environmental policy for the next five years in Europe and the world, and Serbia, as the host of the Conference, has a goal to position its place in the field of environmental protection, on the regional and world level.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine traditionally support international conferences and initiatives of the Government of Serbia that promote our country. That is why the reception for the participants of the International Environmental Conference is an opportunity for distinguished foreign guests to get to know other potentials of Serbia, as well as its rich historical and cultural heritage.