Embassy of India

Belgrade

Press Release

Students from Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade, visit Embassy of India

H.E. Mrs. Narinder Chauhan, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia received a group of the European Students Forum of the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade on March 28,2018.

Addressing the group comprising 17 students, Ambassador highlighted the importance of fostering traditionally good and friendly bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the importance of further enhancing cooperation at all levels. She spoke at length about India’s flagship programmes, its economic progress and about India’s geographical & cultural diversity. The students expressed interest in learning more about the role and work of diplomatic missions, particularly the Embassy of India, and were eager to find more about the culture and customs of India and India-Serbia relations. Ambassador focused on the need for greater students exchange and to establish connections between young organizations of the two friendly countries. Ambassador also informed about e-Visa facility which is gaining popularity and has contributed to 23% year on growth in the numbers of Serbian tourist arrivals in India in 2017.

The tone of the interaction was set by the screening of documentary “Nirvana & Beyond”, conceptualizing 5000 years of India’s history and culture and showcases the diversity of India’s landscapes, wildlife, religions and people, and concluded by an audio-visual presentation on Digital India.

Place: Belgrade

Date: March 29, 2018