Djuric honored in Congress: The people of Serbia and the US owe him gratitude for his steadfast service to his homeland

US Congressman Eric Swalwell honored Serbia's Ambassador to the US, Marko Djuric, for his diplomatic service, emphasizing that Djuric is an exceptional diplomat who has dedicated his career to expanding Serbia's relations and shepherding his country's accession into the European Union.

"I rise to recognize the outstanding service of His Excellency Mr. Marko Djuric, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to the United States of America. Ambassador Djuric assumed his duties as Ambassador to the United States in January 2021. In his three years of diplomatic service in Washington DC, Ambassador Djuric has made countless contributions to the 140-year-old United States-Serbia relationship," Swalwell said.

He added that Djuric had substantially expanded the Serbian Caucus in Congress, forging new relationships on Capitol Hill while strengthening bonds with American industry through a series of working visits.

"I was proud to host him in my district last year to connect him with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and some of California's most innovative and influential companies. I am hopeful that the Ambassador's visit to my district will lead to permanent partnerships in the areas of fundamental physics, critical materials development, and other pressing issues of our time," the congressman stated.

He emphasized that under Ambassador Djuric's leadership, the United States had become Serbia's number one partner in the trade in software and IT services and that the Serbian-American Business Council had been established to promote US businesses in Serbia.

"He has also worked to promote the Open Balkan Initiative, which aims to bring more political and economic stability to the Western Balkans region. I have had the pleasure of visiting Serbia twice with the Ambassador serving as my host and guide. During those trips, I met with the Serbian President to discuss assistance to Ukraine as well as visited United States businesses with significant operations in Belgrade. We've also discussed, at length, the unique impact that wine production has on our regions," Swalwell highlighted.

As he added, he has the honor of calling Ambassador Djuric a true friend.

"The people of Serbia and of the United States owe Ambassador Djuric thanks for his steadfast service to his homeland and for his honesty and curiosity about our shared future," the congressman concluded.