IN PARIS – 11.02.2025
A formal reception was held on February 11, 2025, at the residence of the Serbian Ambassador in Paris, to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Serbia.
As hosts of the event, Ambassador Ana Hrustanović and Defense Attaché of the Republic of Serbia, Colonel Tomislav Ćirić, welcomed numerous distinguished guests, including: Benjamin Haddad, Minister for Europe at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Alexis Kohler, Secretary General of the Élysée Palace, René Troccaz, France’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, as well as numerous representatives from the French National Assembly and Senate.
The event was also attended by Dr. Jelena Begović, Minister of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of Serbia, who addressed the audience. Speeches were also delivered by Ambassador Hrustanović and, via video message, Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Djurić.
The reception was enriched with Serbian tradition – guests were welcomed with bread and salt, served by women dressed in Serbian folk costumes. Serbian specialties and local wines were served, while the residence was illuminated in the colors of the Serbian flag for the occasion.
The event brought together a large number of representatives from leading French companies, such as Dassault, Vinci, Alstom, Airbus, RATP, and Suez, further reaffirming the strong ties between Serbia and France.
➡ Video of the event available at the following link: [HERE]
