CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER HOSTS WORKING BREAKFAST FOR MEMBERS OF THE ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Belgrade, 26 November 2009 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II hosted a working breakfast for members of the Advantage Austria Chamber of Commerce today at the White Palace.

Guests were addressed by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HE Mr. Clemens Koja, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia, Mr. Andreas Haidenthaler, Austrian Commercial Counsellor and Mr. Dusan Babac, member of the Privy Council.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II greeted the guests and emphasized: "I would like to warmly welcome Advantage Austria to the White Palace. Austria and Serbia have excellent and warm friendship. We are extremely grateful for the superb Austrian investments in Serbia. We are very proud on our relations with Austria and grateful for your continued interest in Serbia”. In addition, the Crown Prince made an overview of the current economic situation in Serbia and presented possibilities of how to improve the educational and economic system. “My Foundation for Education has successfully helped young Serbian students with their education abroad. This young talent is ready to partake in our recovery and share their knowledge.”

HE Mr. Clemens Koja, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia thanked the Crown Prince in his speech and spoke about the superb Austrian investment in Serbia. A speech was also delivered by Mr. Andreas Haidenthaler, the Austrian Commercial Counsellor. He pointed out that Austrian companies are progressively increasing their investments in Serbia and that so far the Euros 2 Billion l invested in our country through business deals, exports and taxes make a huge contribution to Serbian revenue”. He also pointed out that the new visa regime in December will be of great help developing economic ties and increasing further investments.

Representatives of more than 50 companies attended the working breakfast.