Today, the exhibition "Applied Nostalgia" was opened in Tekelijanum in Budapest, dedicated to Belgrade and Budapest, improving cultural exchange between two countries and promoting Serbia's cooperation with EU member states. 

 

In the introductory speech, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandra Đurović expressed her satisfaction that representatives of the diplomatic corps from EU member states and the Western Balkans are attending this exhibition. She pointed out that by opening the exhibition in Tekelijanum, the Serbian historical, spiritual and cultural center in Budapest, the desire was to contribute to the event, taking into account the Hungarian presidency of the EU and the exceptional relations between Serbia and Hungary, and as the host, together with the Serbian Orthodox Church, she extended a warm welcome. 

 

Minister of European Integration Tanja Miščević emphasized that this exhibition is an opportunity for Serbia to show its belonging to Europe, not only geographically but also through history, tradition and contribution to European values, as well as that Serbia remains committed to the European integration process. 

 

Hungarian Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka emphasized that Hungary is a bridge connecting Serbia and the European Union and that the Republic of Serbia has clearly shown that its future lies in the EU.