The Republic of Serbia is pleased to have taken an active part in this year's celebration of "Africa Week" at UNESCO in virtual format (25-29 May). As part of this event, which was financially supported by the Republic of Serbia, the Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, ambassador Tamara Rastovac Siamashvili, spoke on the topic of cooperation between Serbia and African countries.
On that occasion, she emphasized the importance and value of the long-standing traditional friendship between Serbia and African countries, as well as our commitment to further deepening comprehensive cooperation in all areas, from economy, education, culture to science. She also stated that Africa Day coincides with the Day of Friendship with the Peoples of Africa, which is celebrated every year in Serbia. She underlined that for us, this day is, above all, a symbol of a sincere desire to build and nurture relations with Africa. She emphasized that Serbia is strongly committed to the activities that UNESCO is carrying out in African countries and its Global Priority Africa. Video material about the Museum of African Art in Belgrade was also shown.