Marko Čadež, President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, discussed Serbia’s role as a crucial export hub for Austrian companies during talks with Harald Marer, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and Fridrih Štift, Director of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). The discussions underscored Austria’s growing interest in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia and Albania, emphasizing Serbia’s leadership in dual education in the region.
Čadež, attending Vienna’s traditional Export Day organized by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, highlighted Austria’s keen investment focus in the Balkans and Serbia, noting their joint commitment to European needs, innovation, and technological advancement.
“Austria gladly invests in the Balkans, and Austrian firms find Serbia attractive for investment. We have a longstanding tradition of collaborating on European priorities, focusing on innovation and technological progress,” said Marer.
Marer also stressed the importance of open borders with the Western Balkans to strengthen trade relations, enhancing the continent’s future stability through shared prosperity and EU integration efforts.
Fridrih Štift, Director of ADA, echoed Serbia’s leadership in dual education on the Balkans, noting the increasing interest in this educational model in Kosovo and Albania.
“Serbia leads in dual education on the Balkans, and Austrian companies operating in Serbia commend the proficiency of the local workforce,” Štift remarked, highlighting the role of well-educated professionals in retaining local talent and attracting foreign investments.
The discussions affirmed a shared commitment to advancing economic cooperation and educational initiatives between Serbia and Austria, paving the way for mutual growth and prosperity in the region.
