Ambassador of Australia visits Odzaci

Within the institutional support of the Embassy of Australia efforts by Ethno network with the assistance of NALED to preserve local traditions, on Tuesday June 24, a trip was organized to the municipality of Odzaci along with a visit our member association \'Lenka\' to discuss how culture can become a moter of local development.

Within the itinerary, the Ambassador of Australia Julia Feeney visited the municipality of Odzaci where she met the Mayor Dusan Marijan and his team, who presented the cultural and industrial heritage of this place, with a vision for further economic development. Ambassador on the occasion said that from the perspective of foreign diplomats it is very important that in addition to getting to know Belgrade, to visit Serbian cities and regions as outstanding opportunities for direct contact with citizens and insight into the local communities.

\'It is obvious that Odzaci have an impressive history and I am very happy to have had the opportunity to get its piece. You know that Australia is a young country and for that I respect even more the rich history of the Balkans. Serbia certainly has a lot of untouched potential and I would like Australia to assist in the discovery and development of these resources, and based on the good relations that exist between our two countries to continue to work together and to expand this cooperation. Certainly our present visit is part of the cooperation that we have with the Ethno Network and NALED as a continuation of the institutional support of the Embassy of Australia to Ethno Network efforts to preserve folk traditions and Stapar rugs as authentic local products, which can be the basis for the branding and promotion of cultural, economic and investment potential the region. \'

During her visit to the municipality, Ambassador of the members of his family visited the premises of our organization, \'Lenka\' where she met with members of the association and got acquainted with their work and results as well as plans