Nikolic proposes establishing joint commission with Qatar

DOHA/BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic on Monday spoke with Qatar's PM and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, proposing establishment of a joint commission of the two countries.

The commission would define concrete areas where there is interest and possibilities for comprehensive cooperation, Nikolic said at the signing of agreements.

Economic cooperation between the two countries is insufficiently developed and the volume of trade is very modest considering the possibilities of the two economies, Nikolic noted.

"It is something that, as friends, we can and must change in the interest of better life for all our citizens," a statement from the presidential press office quoted Nikolic as saying.

Nikolic urged Qatari companies to invest in Serbia, and Al Thani agreed Qatar should send a business...