The tenth anniversary “French Week” under the slogan “Lights of Paris in Belgrade streets” was opened at the Navigator Business Centre 2, with the aim to promote historical, cultural and business ties between France and Serbia.
The manifestation organized by the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFS) is held from 17 to 23 November, while the dates of the event are associated with the French custom of awaiting the release the young French wine, “Beaujolais nouveau”, which was tasted at the opening.
The guests were welcomed by Dragan Stokić, President of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Fatih Akcal, First Counsellor of the Embassy of France to Serbia.
Stokić announced an online job fair, where numerous French and other companies will have digital presentations, as well as many other activities which will be carried out over the next week. He thanked the sponsors and companies that supported this manifestation.
Fatih Akcal praised the Embassy’s partnership with CCIFS and the work of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, adding that business communities are the drivers of French-Serbian relations. In a pleasant atmosphere, the guests enjoyed networking as well as the tasting of wine and famous French cheeses and treats.
source: CCIFS