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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Serbia

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Under Secretary Fernandez's Travel to Serbia

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

October 9, 2024

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Serbia from October 9-11 to advance our cooperation through the Minerals Security Partnership Forum on developing diverse and sustainable critical minerals supply chains. He will also promote trade and economic opportunities with the United States. In Belgrade, Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with President Aleksandar Vučić and officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Energy, Finance, and Telecommunications as well as representatives from the Serbian and U.S. private sectors, including leading critical minerals and energy companies. His visit will further develop our strong, mutually beneficial relationship that is based on shared values and goals and will reaffirm U.S. support for strengthening economic, critical minerals, and energy cooperation in Serbia and throughout Europe.

To stay up to date, follow Under Secretary Fernandez on X: @State_E, LinkedIn: @State-E, and Facebook: @StateDeptE. For further media information and opportunities to join events that are open to press or scheduled roundtable interviews, please contact [email protected].