June 4, 2009

4. June 2009.

German and Dutch Ambassadors to Serbia, Wolfram Maas and Ron Van Dartel, heiled yesterday the participation of Albanians in the Coordination Body for South Serbia. „I am glad that the Coordination Body started operating, because regional problems can be solved only through joint efforts of all those living there. The international community shall fulfill its commitments regarding the future and strategy of moving not only this reagion, but also the entire country, closer to the European Union,“ said Mr. Van Dartel during his visit to Bujanovac.

The two ambassadors talked with Saip Kamberi, President of the municipality of Bujanovac, and they also visited the cites of several projects that are funded by the German NGO „Help.“ German ambassador Wolfram Maas said that he had talked with Mr. Kamberi not only about political issues, but also about economic and social problems that have an impact on the municipality’s development. „All the existing structures must be used for development and progress of the region. To improve their life together, all the people living in the region must put their efforts into it.“ said Mr. Mass. The ambassador also said that the visit to South Serbia, which included the city of Vranje, had been organized with the aim of assessing the projects implemened within the Support to Sustainable Development Program, which is funded by the „Help“ organization. The Program of Support to Sustainable Development provided loans to beginners in the private sector.