“Education to Employment” Project Recognized Among Tangible Results of Swiss–Serbian Cooperation
Belgrade, April 28, 2026 – Marking 110 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Serbia, and the official launch of the Swiss Cooperation Programme 2026–2029, a high-level ceremony was held in Belgrade, bringing together key representatives and stakeholders of both countries.
The event was attended by the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Guy Parmelin, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia, H.E. Anne Lugon-Moulin, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Djuro Macut, Patricia Danzi Director General at Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Philipp Orga Head of Operations at Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs reaffirming a long-standing partnership focused on sustainable development, economic progress, and institutional strengthening.
As part of the launching event, a video highlighting tangible results of Swiss–Serbian cooperation was presented, featuring four selected initiatives that have delivered lasting and measurable impact. Among them, the “Education to Employment” (E2E) project was recognized as a strong example of how partnership-driven approaches can lead to real change in employment and skills development.
Being selected among a limited number of showcased initiatives confirms the project’s ability to deliver measurable results that go beyond individual activities—contributing to improved employability, workforce skills development, and stronger links between education and the private sector.
“It is a great honor for us to be recognized as a strong example of tangible results within Swiss–Serbian cooperation. This acknowledgment reflects the joint efforts and commitment of all partners working to create better opportunities for employment and skills development in Serbia,” Oliver Streit, Head of E2E team stated.
Highlighting such initiatives at a high-level bilateral event further underscores the importance of results-oriented cooperation built on partnership and sustainability.
