Serbian PM says government focused on system issues

He said that “particular emphasis has been placed on strengthening institutional accountability and improving the efficiency of the system,” a government press release quoted him as saying.

He added that his cabinet is firmly committed to maintaining the country’s stability, implementing reforms and strengthening its international position. “Our full attention has been devoted to the economy, healthcare, education, social policy and international cooperation, with a clear goal of ensuring that tangible progress is felt in the everyday lives of citizens,” Macut said.

According to the PM, macroeconomic stability has been preserved, the government is keeping public finances stable, controlling inflation and keeping salaries and retirement pay growing while protecting living standards and the country’s economic security. He also claimed success and advances in health care and the education system.

Macut said Serbia has a stronger international position thanks to intensive diplomatic activity aimed at renewing old and consolidating new friendships with focus on enhancing cooperation with the Republika Srpska entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina through joint infrastructure projects and links in science and educaiton.

He also claimed that cooperation has improved with European partners and the United States has been further improved.

He recalled strategic projects which are being intensively implemented across the country, including the construction of motorways, metro systems, bypasses and upgrades to local infrastructure.

Macut said that the Expo 2027 project will significantly contribute to the transformation of Belgrade and serve as a key driver of development and modernization.