Embassy of Canada to Serbia | Ambassade du Canada en Serbie

Prime Minister of #Montenegro Milojko Spajić and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially opened the dynamic EU–Montenegro #Investment Conference "Smart Growth - Green Future" in #Luštica. 🇪🇺🇲🇪 The PM emphasized Montenegro’s strength and unwavering commitment to #EU membership, while President Von der Leyen highlighted that now is the time to #invest in Montenegro. Ambassador Cameron is attending the conference, reaffirming Canada’s strong support for Montenegro’s path to EU accession. 🇨🇦🤝🇲🇪

Canada meets Serbia – nonstop! 🌍   We’re thrilled to share that starting 2026, Air Serbia will launch a direct flight between #Toronto and #Belgrade!   This thrilling news was confirmed in a meeting between Ambassador Michelle Cameron and Air Serbia CEO Jiří Marek.   This long-anticipated route is finally taking off – connecting two vibrant cities, two strong communities, and opening new horizons for travel, business, culture, and people ties.   No more layovers. No more detours. Just a straight path across the #Atlantic, bringing #Canada and #Serbia closer than ever before.🇨🇦🤝🇷🇸   We’re just getting started – stay tuned for more updates and announcements!   🛫 See you onboard in 2026! Filip Petrovic Boško Rupić Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux Air Serbia

🇨🇦 Kanada je zemlja vode - od glečerskih jezera do moćnih reka, vodeni pejzaži oblikuju naš identitet i svakodnevicu. Upravo to bogatstvo nas je naučilo koliko je važno da #vodu čuvamo i poštujemo. Zato su kanadske kompanije razvile vrhunsku ekspertizu u upravljanju industrijskim otpadnim vodama, kombinujući #inovacije, #održivost i duboko ukorenjenu brigu za #prirodu. Sa velikim zadovoljstvom najavljujemo #𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐮, koji će se održati 𝟏𝟔. 𝐨𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. za publiku iz #Srbije, #Rumunije i #Bugarske. Tokom događaja, predstaviće se pet izuzetnih kanadskih kompanija sa rešenjima za izazove u preradi otpadnih voda: H2O Innovation ACME Engineering Products BioLargo, Inc. Livestock Water Recycling Swirltex Inc. 📌 Webinar je namenjen kompanijama iz oblasti poljoprivrede i prehrambene industrije - uključujući mlečnu i mesnu preradu, klanice, farme, preradu uljarica i sve druge sektore koji se suočavaju sa izazovima u upravljanju otpadnim vodama. 💧 Pridružite nam se i saznajte kako kanadske tehnologije mogu doprineti održivijem poslovanju. Filip Petrovic

New Partnership – Building Momentum in the Fight Against Corruption! With the support of Embassy of Canada to Serbia | Ambassade du Canada en Serbie, we are launching a new project that will strengthen the role of youth and civil society in tackling corruption and crime. Through surveys and interviews, youth forums, trainings, public debates, creative guerrilla actions, and a strong social media campaign, we aim to raise awareness and empower young people to take action. Our message is clear 👉 young people are not a link in the chain of corruption! Together with our institutional partners and local organizations, we are building a more responsible and active community.

Last week, we gathered with renewed post-summer enthusiasm at the Canada-Serbia Business Networking event: Connected for Growth.⚡️ It was a fantastic opportunity to come together on the occasion of the visit of Andrej Zdravkovic, Senior Vice President and Chief Software Engineer at AMD – a true leader in global #innovation – whose visit to Serbia marked the celebration of AMD’s 1-year anniversary in the country.🎉 The event highlighted the importance of #trade, #investment, and #partnerships across sectors including #ITC, #mining, #manufacturing, #aerospace, and many more. We proudly acknowledged the contributions of local partners who continue to drive #innovation, #resilience, and #growth on both sides. 🤝 We also took a moment to recognize our trade successes 📈—with #exports and #imports steadily increasing, and Canada-Serbia trade on track to surpass CAD 200 million for the first time in our shared history. A milestone worth celebrating! Trade and investments create jobs, allowing people to stay – in their cities, in their communities, in their home countries. That’s the kind of growth that creates lasting impact. That’s why #tradematters! Here’s to continued growth, stronger partnerships, and many more milestones ahead! 🇨🇦🤝🇷🇸 Filip Petrovic

🏁 September means new beginnings. Post-summer resolutions. Start of a school year. 📋 And it's a good moment to take a moment and see how was your year so far? 🇨🇦🇷🇸 So let's see how did Canada-Serbia perform in #trade and #investment: 📈 + 300% Canada #export to #Serbia + 30% #import to #Canada from Serbia 75% of average annual trade in first 6 months 🏭❓️ How about investments: 💻 AMD to mark its 1st anniversary in Serbia Andrej Zdravkovic Djordje Simic 🖥 Autodesk enters the market via its #NoviSad acquisition Nikola Milosevic Magna International stabilizes its employment at 1,300 jobs in #Aleksinac and #Odzaci Dejan Borić Svetlana Rajacic BlueCat continues to grow and build up its #Belgrade office Petrisa Pecnik Pratt & Whitney Canada expands partnership with Prince Aviation Djordje Petrović And many other companies, silently work on improving our bilateral economic and trade ties. Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux helps Canadian companies expand internationally. And we do a good job. #Together we #trade.

As Ambassador Cameron and Trade Commissioner Filip Petrovic continue their visits to Canadian businesses in #Serbia, last week they visited #Aleksinac. 🤝 The day began with a warm and engaging meeting with the Mayor of Aleksinac, Mr. Dalibor Radičević, where they discussed local development and international cooperation. 🏭 A key highlight of the visit was a tour of Magna International, a company that perfectly embodies the spirit of #Canada-#Serbia collaboration. Magna is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems for the automotive, heavy truck, and bus industries. Their Serbian facility plays a vital role in delivering world-class solutions – from seating structures and mechanisms to foam and trim products to international OEMs including Škoda Auto and AUDI AG. “Magna is a true example of how Canadian innovation and Serbian expertise can come together to create something exceptional,” the ambassador shared during her visit. Stay tuned as more inspiring examples of Canada’s contribution to Serbia’s growth come to light. Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux Dejan Borić Svetlana Rajacic

Did you know #basketball was invented by a #Canadian? 🏀 In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a physical education instructor from #Ontario, was teaching at a YMCA in Massachusetts when he was asked to come up with a new indoor activity to keep rowdy students engaged during the cold winter months. His solution? A fast-paced, team sport that used a soccer ball and two peach baskets. The goal was simple: promote physical fitness without excessive physical contact. The game was an instant success, and within a decade, basketball spread across North America and beyond. 🌍 Today, it’s a global sport played in over 200 countries. 📅 Stay tuned this August as we highlight more inventions and cultural icons with Canadian roots. . . . Saviez-vous que le basketball a été inventé par un Canadien ? 🏀 En 1891, le Dr James Naismith, un professeur d’éducation physique originaire de l’Ontario, enseignait dans un YMCA au Massachusetts lorsqu’on lui a demandé d’inventer une nouvelle activité intérieure pour canaliser l’énergie de ses élèves turbulents durant les mois d’hiver. Sa solution ? Un sport d’équipe rapide utilisant un ballon de soccer et deux paniers à pêches. L’objectif était simple : promouvoir la forme physique tout en évitant les contacts physiques excessifs. Le jeu a connu un succès immédiat, et en moins de dix ans, il s’est répandu en Amérique du Nord et au-delà. 🌍 Aujourd’hui, le basketball est un sport mondial, pratiqué dans plus de 200 pays. 📅 En août, restez avec nous pour découvrir d’autres inventions et icônes culturelles aux racines canadiennes.

Did you know #insulin was discovered in #Canada? 🇨🇦 In 1921, Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best made a discovery in #Toronto that changed the world. Their breakthrough made diabetes a manageable condition, saving millions of lives. 💉 Banting was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1923 — he remains the youngest Nobel laureate in that category to this day. Follow along this August as we highlight more incredible Canadian contributions to the world! 🌍 . . . Saviez-vous que l’insuline a été découverte au Canada ? 🇨🇦 En 1921, les scientifiques canadiens Frederick Banting et Charles Best ont fait une découverte à Toronto qui a changé le monde. Grâce à leur avancée, le diabète est devenu une maladie maîtrisable, ce qui a sauvé des millions de vies. 💉 Banting a reçu le prix Nobel de médecine en 1923 — il reste à ce jour le plus jeune lauréat dans cette catégorie. Suivez-nous tout au long du mois d’août pour découvrir d’autres contributions canadiennes étonnantes au monde ! 🌍