PARTICIPANTS OF “THE THIRD SUMMIT OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO” AT THE RECEPTION AT THE WHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 24 February 2003 – TRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Prince Katherine organized a reception at The White Palace in Dedinje tonight, for the participants of “The Third Summit of Serbia and Montenegro” which is taking place on 24 and 25 February at the “Hyatt Regency” hotel in Belgrade. The organizer of this Summit is “TGI Hellas”.

The reception that was open for the media was attended by about 500 invitees – representatives of the diplomatic corps, Federal and Serbian Government, state officials, successful local and international businessmen and political and public life personages of our country.

Among the guests were the Ambassador of Great Britain HE Mr. Charles Crawford, the Ambassador of Austria HE Dr. Hannes Porias, the Ambassador of Iran HE Mr. Ali Abolhassani, the Ambassador of Cuba HE Mr. Juan Sanchez Monroe, and the Ambassador of Canada HE Mr. Donald McLennan.

Many reporters were interested in today’s speech of Crown Prince Alexander II at the opening of “The Third Summit of Serbia and Montenegro”. The Crown Prince answered the questions regarding the relationship between Serbia and Montenegro, attracting international investors to our country, which is still in difficult situation after October 2000 changes. The Crown Prince expressed his hope that the foreign investors will follow the way of the Greek businessmen who have made the most investments so far.

“I am certain this will be a good opportunity to show to the world who we are and that our country is good for investments. It was our wish to show with this reception that we are good hosts. I wish to thank to everybody who have already invested in country, and I hope more such investments and new friendship will come in the future”, emphasized Crown Prince Alexander II.