Jovanović Confers with Newly Appointed German Ambassador

25. Aug 2026.
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nevena Jovanović received today, on a courtesy visit, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Serbia, Anke Gisela Holstein, who assumed her duties
earlier this month.

During the meeting, the two officials exchanged views on current issues of importance to bilateral relations between Serbia and Germany, as well as on opportunities for their further advancement. Particular attention was devoted to the Republic of Serbia’s European path, with emphasis placed on Germany’s importance as one of Serbia’s key partners in the European integration process, particularly in the context of the continuation of reform processes and dialogue with partners in the European Union.

The interlocutors also highlighted the importance of economic cooperation as one of the key pillars of bilateral relations, bearing in mind that Germany is one of Serbia’s leading economic and trading partners, as well as one of its most significant investors.

State Secretary Jovanović wished Ambassador Holstein every success during her tenure in the Republic of Serbia, with both sides expressing their readiness to continue and further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The two officials agreed that there is considerable scope for deepening political dialogue and cooperation in numerous areas of mutual interest, in the spirit of the good and stable relations between Serbia and Germany.