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U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Cameron Munter will travel to Western Serbia October 1-2. The Ambassador will meet with the Mayors of Uzice, Nova Varos and Arilje, and leaders of the local assemblies.

While meeting with the Mayor of Arilje, the Ambassador will announce a $19,380 grant to the Arilje Agricultural Innovation Center in order to strength the capacity of their laboratory to provide certified water and soil testing necessary for all farmers participating in the GlobalGAP certification, which is the main precondition for export of fresh fruits and vegetables to the European Union.

Ambassador Munter will visit the Zlatibor Dairy, one of the many projects supported by the USAID Agribusiness project in the region, and the Nova Varos City Library, which was renovated with funds provided by the American people. He will also visit the natural reserve « Uvac » and the Sirogojno Ethno Village.

Ambassador Munter is pleased to have the opportunity to visit the region and looks forward to continued cooperation between the U.S. and the people of Western Serbia.