Fernandez: Serbia poised to become economic engine, a regional leader

BELGRADE - US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose Fernandez said on Friday in Belgrade he had had a very productive visit to Serbia and that the country was poised to become an economic engine and a leader in the region in areas like hi tech and green energy.

"I am excited to be in Serbia at a very interesting time... This was a one-and-a-half-day visit - 36 hours. It has been a very productive visit," Fernandez said at a press conference.

"This is a good moment for US-Serbian relations," Fernandez said, noting that "good things" were happening in Serbia.

"Just as I arrived, I learned about the upgrade in the investment rating, I have also heard about investments from US companies in the energy sector and also in the technology sector. Of course, the Jadar project is one that I knew about, and I have been able to talk...