The office of Italy’s development cooperation financial institution CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti) was inaugurated today in Belgrade, aiming to operate across the Western Balkans and invest in Serbia.

Italian Ambassador Luca Gori stated at the opening that Belgrade becomes the first capital of a non-EU state where Italian financial institutions have a significant presence to foster cooperation with Rome.

“These institutions support business, trade, investments, and develop cooperation throughout the region. This is not the end but the beginning of a story. In Belgrade, we have a great opportunity to achieve success together,” expressed Gori.

CDP’s CEO Dario Scannapieco highlighted, “The ties between Italy and Serbia are robust, with the Belgrade government taking steps to strengthen relations.