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WTO/PAM High Level Parliamentary Conference on
Trade Facilitation and Investments in the Western Balkans
and the Broader Euro- Mediterranean Region
National Assembly of Serbia, Belgrade, 12-13 July 2018
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A High-Level Parliamentary Conference, dedicated to “Trade Facilitation and Investment in the Western
Balkans and the broader Euro-Mediterranean region”, took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on 12-13 July 2018.
The event was jointly organized by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the World
Trade Organization (WTO), and was kindly hosted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.
The conference was attended by over 140 representatives from 19 national Parliaments, 6 Inter-
parliamentary Assemblies, the European Parliament, 13 Internationals Organizations, and the Diplomatic
Corps.
The event was a part of the long standing process launched by PAM in 2010 aimed at providing its member
parliaments with state of the art information and tools to foster trade and economic integration in the
Euro-Mediterranean region.
Parliamentarians were updated on the latest developments related to the global and regional economic
challenges and prospects by senior officials of the WTO, the European Commission, the World Bank, the
International Monetary Fund, the United Nation Economic Commission for Europe, the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development, the European Investment Bank and the OECD.
The conference, which was enriched by a debate following each working session, addressed the concerns
by PAM Member States in relation to the current trade wars, the rise of protectionism, and challenges
being faced by multilateral trade. Delegates considered these matters as serious obstacles and a dangerous
threat to regional economic and political integration.
A special session was dedicated to the status of the negotiations for accession to WTO by a number of PAM
countries.
In the concluding session, there was consensus to continue to build on the success of this series of
meetings and establish a «Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum for Trade and Investment
Facilitation»: a PAM and WTO partnership, open to the participation of all relevant legislative and non-
parliamentary institutions, to continue working towards fostering economic integration and growth in the
region.
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Summary of the sessions
Opening Addresses
The conference was opened by high level representatives of the Serbian Parliament and Government, PAM
and the WTO, namely Hon. Djordje Milicevic , Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Serbia, Ms. Olivera Jocic,
Acting Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications of Serbia, Hon. Pedro
Roque, PAM President, and Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor at the WTO.
The Serbian hosts welcomed the participants, and highlighted the need for economic integration in the
Western Balkan region, the importance of multilateral trade, and Serbia’s current state of integration into
both the EU and the WTO, further noting the intention of Serbia to complete both processes of accession.
The representatives of PAM and WTO highlighted the difficult situation that is currently unfolding in the
sphere of global multilateral trade, namely the rise of protectionism and tit-for-tat tariff hikes which are
resulting in major trade wars. Within this context, the successful partnership between the WTO and PAM
was emphasized, as an important platform to further economic and political integration in the Euro-
Mediterranean region, harmonizing trade legislation along WTO rules, and fostering an economic climate
that would increase trade, attract investments, and create new opportunities for SMEs and youth
employment.
Keynote Addresses
A number of high-level participants gave key note addresses to open the discussions of the conference,
namely:
- H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, on behalf of the
European Commission
- Sen. Tahar Kellil, Deputy Speaker, Council of the Nation, Parliament of Algeria and PAM Vice President
- Hon. Branimir Gvozdenović, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Montenegro
- Hon. Badreddine Abdelkafi, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Tunisia
- Ms. Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary General, UNCTAD, in a video message
The keynote addresses echoed the welcoming remarks and showed that there is consensus to further
engage in economic integration and multilateral trade rather than to concede to isolationist and
protectionist policies. Keynote speakers highlighted their respective national and organizational
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perspectives on these topics, while focusing more closely on the key role that parliamentarians play in the
processes of accessions to the WTO and the EU.
Some recommendations were stated regarding the need to improve trade relations in the MENA and the
Western Balkans regions. PAM commitment in the Western Balkans region and on its integration was
reiterated, and the complexities of this process were noted, such as the partial use of the Euro in the
region, bureaucratic red tape, and lack of fully harmonized trade procedures. The need for better
integration was highlighted as a mean to foster economic and political stability.
It was also noted that the MENA region is facing a demographic growth challenge together with issues such
as mass migration and the threat of terrorism. Despite these challenges people need to have access to
decent lives and economic opportunities, especially the youth. The role of MPs was emphasised, as they
need to adopt timely and effective legislation in order to make progress in economic growth and provide
security, sustainability and peace.
Session 2 - Ambassadorial Panel “Euro Mediterranean economic and political convergence processes vis-
a-vis WTO and EU Rules: impact for countries in the region”
Moderator: Sen. Lhou Lmarbouh, PAM Vice President and President of the PAM 2nd Standing Committee Speakers: - H.E. Mohammed Amine Belhaj, Ambassador of Morocco - H.E. Gordan Bakota, Ambassador of Croatia - H.E. Amr Aljowaily, Ambassador of Egypt - H.E. Dejan Ralevic, Ambassador - Deputy Assistant Minister for the EU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serbia - Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO
This session highlighted economic integration as a necessity for political convergence in the region, and
underscored the EU and WTO as key platforms for these processes. The outcomes of the previous PAM-
WTO conference in Rabat were recalled, particularly the consensus that each country of the region cannot
stand alone, as individual countries cannot promote economic growth unilaterally.
The Ambassadors brought their unique national perspectives on regional economic integration and trade
facilitation, as each country was at different stages of integration into regional and global trade
frameworks. In this context, there was consensus on the importance of easing the process of trade in the
Euro-Mediterranean region, especially through reduction of bureaucracy and red tape.
The speakers discussed the challenges being posed by rising protectionist trends such as Brexit and global
tariff wars, noting that there are no long term benefits to trade barriers. Such economic conflicts must be
resolved peacefully through existing trade mediation platforms within the WTO system. In this context, it
was highlighted that the WTO set of rules must be observed by all member countries. These rules belong to
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a global set of values that provide/guarantee laws and obligations to all WTO members. It is therefore
necessary to capitalize on them and make sure they work properly.
The Western Balkans region was also one of the main subjects of the discussion. On this, it was noted that
the best strategy to achieve economic prosperity is for the whole region to move towards the EU in terms
of trade, and that such a strategy would bring in increased investments.
Session 3 - How does the WTO function? How important are the Multilateral Trade Rules and
negotiations for the Mediterranean economies?
Moderator: Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO Speakers: - Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO - Mr. Marco Hernandez, Program Leader, World Bank - Mr. Sebastian Sosa, Resident Representative, IMF - Ms. Nina Grall-Edler, Head of EnC Regulatory Group Section, Energy Community
The session was opened with a brief overview of the history and the functioning structure of the WTO. It
was emphasized that the WTO is a negotiating platform that provides rights and obligations to all its
members, promoting values of transparency and non-discrimination within its member States.
The speakers also highlighted concrete measures that would facilitate trade and economic growth in the
region: reduction of border procedures to reduce the cost of logistics, enhancement of transport
facilitation with road and infrastructure maintenance, reduction of regulatory measures and better
monitoring of non-tariff measures, investments into education reforms that would increase preparedness
for future challenges, and further integration of the electricity and energy market in the region.
During the debate that followed, a number of issues were raised by MPs, relating to country specific
procedures for WTO accession, the economic challenges faced by countries in conflict and under
occupation, and how the WTO can be utilized to force countries which are taking protectionist measures,
such as the USA, to respect the global rules of free trade as already agreed upon through the WTO
framework.
Session 4 - The outcome of the 11th Ministerial Conference of the WTO and the current context of
International Trade
Moderator: Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO Speakers: - Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO - Mr. Chris Garroway, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD - Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, Economic Affairs Officer, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division, UNECE
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WTO officials started by reiterating the success of the 11th Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in
Buenos Aires, Argentina on 11-12 December 2017. A number of ministerial decisions were taken, including
on fisheries subsidies and on e-commerce. However, the bigger context of international trade was a point
of concern for the participants, specifically in light of the emerging tariff wars, Brexit, and other
protectionist trends that have arisen in recent months and years.
Certain countries of the Western Balkans were noted with praise for their policies. It was cited that Serbia
performed particularly well in harmonizing its legislation with WTO in advance of accession, and the FYROM
was praised for adopting transparency measures, investing in customs’ procedures and conducting reforms
in close cooperation with international organisations.
The debate that followed touched upon easing border procedures, difficulties in measuring and effectively
regulating e-commerce, and the ongoing dispute between US and China over steel tariffs and trade
practices on intellectual property, technology transfer and innovation.
Session 5 - Accessions to the WTO
Moderator: Ms. Olivera Jocic, Acting Assistant Minister, Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, Serbia Speakers: - Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO - Sen. Tahar Kellil, Deputy Speaker, Council of the Nation, Parliament of Algeria - Hon. Semsudin Mehmedovic, MP, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hon. Ana Nikolic, MP, Montenegro
In this session, the WTO accession process was discussed as a great structural reform for candidate
countries. WTO membership is about predictability, transparency and respecting the rule of law; a chain of
values that aims to promote global business, trade and growth. It was highlighted that countries which are
not protected by the set rules established by WTO are more vulnerable to discrimination and unfair trade.
Serbia’s commitment to the necessary reforms was highlighted and described to be at an advanced stagein
the accession process.
Countries, which are at different stages of WTO accession, had the opportunity to interact directly with Ms.
Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions at the WTO and engage in concrete and fruitful dialogue on the
necessary steps needed to move the processes forward, especially from a legislative perspective.
WTO officials acknowledged that there is still work to do in the Mediterranean and MENA region and in this
regard, the Algerian delegation expressed its concerns about the ongoing new regulations that the WTO
demands from Algeria as a requirement to fully join the organisation. Considering the economic context,
migration, and terrorism issues, the country is struggling to meet the increasing criteria established by the
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WTO. Algeria’s commitment to negotiate trade access and ratify treaties has been noted during the session,
as well as its strategic role in the MENA region that could become even more significant with a WTO
membership. The delegation from Algeria concluded by recalling that the stability of the country is
fundamental for the stability of the entire Mediterranean basin and called WTO for more focus and
consideration.
WTO officials said that, despite accession negotiations being lengthy, candidate countries were not
forgotten by the WTO. On the contrary, WTO remains attentive and open to the requests and is acting
towards the completion of the accession processes.
Session 6 - How could WTO Rules and negotiations foster Trade and Investments flows in the Euro-
Mediterranean region
Moderator: Hon. Antonios Balomenakis, MP, Greece Speakers: - Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO - Mr. Hasan Ozkoc, Deputy Secretary General, MEDREG - Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, Economic Affairs Officer, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division, UNECE This session focused on the benefits of the multi-lateral system for economic growth, trade facilitation, and
increased investments. The harmonization of the energy market, exchange of trade information and know-
how, transparency through data collection and dissemination, the role of renewable energy in current and
future contexts, progress made in trade efficiency, the importance of predictability at borders, and the
need to reduce trade costs by removing bureaucratic barriers, were the key issues which were addressed
and analyzed in depth.
During the debate that followed, the uneven economic progress in the Mediterranean was highlighted,
especially for countries facing conflict, instability and occupation. The difficulties of a broad transition to
renewable energy was noted as an overhaul for much of the energy infrastructure would be needed. Malta
underlined the importance of investing in order to create opportunities for the youth.
Session 7 - Regional integration in the Western Balkans: Towards a Regional Economic Area
Moderator: Hon. Aleksandra Maletić, PAM Vice President and President of the PAM 3rd Standing Committee Speakers: - Dr. Ivan Markovic, Representative of Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, Serbia - Mr. Miguel Morgado, Director Adriatic Sea Department - Lending Operations, EIB - Mr. Hendrik Bosshammer, Senior Economist and Project Manager, South East Europe, OECD - Mr. Angelo Ferrante, Secretary General, Med-TSO
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In this session, the importance of a more organized and connected economic area in the Western Balkans
was highly emphasised, and the PAM-WTO partnership was praised as an effective platform for legislators
to discuss. Each panellist affirmed their commitment to enhance connectivity and integration in the region.
The session tackled the need for the Western Balkans to act upon a new economical paradigm that should
be based on trade and economic growth. Panellists noted the benefits already achieved in the region by
adhering to CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement). The agreement promoted the following
advantages: trade openness, reinforced harmonization to attract long term investments, exchange of ideas
between academics and experts, and digitization.
Some recommendations were also made to enhance the Western Balkans regional economic area:
experience-sharing within the region for private and public enterprises, improving and integrating energy
infrastructure, enactment of progressive legislation that fosters trade integration, ensuring infrastructure
interconnectivity, and diversifying energy sources.
Session 8 – Round Table discussion on how to further engage MPs with WTO issues?
Moderator: Ambassador Sergio Piazzi, PAM Secretary General Speakers: - Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director of Accessions, WTO - Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO - Hon. Aleksandra Tomić, Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, State Budget and Control of Public Spending, Parliament of Serbia - Hon. Snežana B. Petrović, Chairperson of the Committee on the Economy, Regional Development, Trade, Tourism and Energy, Parliament of Serbia - Eng. Alessandro Ortis, Co-Chair of the PAM Panel on Trade and Investments in the Mediterranean
In this concluding session, it was re-iterated that WTO membership appears to be a win-win situation for all
stakeholders. A successful WTO accession would also allow better and faster negotiations with the EU.
WTO members gain access to a dispute mechanism, so that they can protest in case of unfair trades and
protect its interests in a more efficient way.
In the context of Serbia’s accession process, more than 600 laws have been enacted since 2012 and these
policies have proven a success as total trade in goods increased by 9 percent since last year, exports and
imports have risen, economy has grown by 4 percent and unemployment has decreased.
The specific role of MPs, in fostering economic growth and accelerating WTO and EU accession processes,
was highlighted. Parliaments have the responsibility to adopt the necessary legislation and also to take an
oversight role through dedicated committees.
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The following conclusions and actions were highlighted:
1. Trade and investments in the Euro-Mediterranean region and the Western Balkans can and must be
further facilitated, and stimulated, especially with regards to international, inter-regional and intra-
regional commerce. International trade wars, and protectionism, have to be further prevented or
overcome;
2. Political stability, social progress, economic growth, peace, respect for human rights and adequate
governance/management of the inter-regional and inter-continental migrations, are absolute priorities;
3. The inter-regional and intra-regional collaboration and cooperation between institutions, communities,
economic and social operators and their associations; the dismantlement of barriers and the
systems/markets integration are crucial for regional economies and societies in terms of job creation,
GDP growth, sustainable development and better quality of life;
4. The exchange of know-how, best practices, lessons learned, together with research, innovation and
education systems, are effective means to facilitate trade and investments, as well as to promote
regional economic and social integration;
5. The WTO Agreement is a useful, fundamental instrument to facilitate trade and to promote market
efficiency, fair competition and investments. Member Parliaments of countries that have not yet
ratified the WTO Agreement are warmly encouraged to speed up the ratification process, in light of the
benefits that the adoption of the agreement will bring. Multilateral trading system, market openness,
efficient regulation and integration are essential for the benefit of all the people.
6. Stability, reliability, transparency, clarity and regional/intra-regional harmonization of legislative,
regulatory and legal frameworks are essential to facilitate trade and investments including regional and
intra-regional infrastructural investment in energy, water, transport and telecommunication systems,
to protect and develop the natural resources, the environment and to reinforce the consumers’ care.
7. PAM will continue working with its member Parliaments, with other international Parliaments, other
parliamentary Assemblies, the UN economic cluster, international financial institutions, OECD and WTO
to promote and support the above mentioned proposals, initiatives and principles, keeping in mind its
mandate and goal for the establishment of a unified, coherent and harmonized Euro-Mediterranean
economic area.
As result of the conference, and considering the need for a unified, comprehensive and strategic approach
for the issues to be addressed, there was a positive consensus on the proposal to establish the «Euro-
Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum for Trade and Investment Facilitation»: a PAM and WTO partnership,
open to the participation of all relevant legislative and non-parliamentarian Institutions, their agencies, the
UN system, OECD, the European Commission, International Financial Institutions, the private and academic
sectors, and all relevant stakeholders, to contribute in facilitating trade and investments in the region.
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WTO-PAM High Level Parliamentary Conference
12-13 July 2018
National Assembly of Serbia, Belgrade
Agenda
Day 1
0800-0815 Transfer from Hilton to the meeting venue
0830 – 0900 Registration
0900 –0945
Welcoming Remarks
- Hon. Djordje Milicevic , Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Serbia - Ms. Olivera Jocic, Acting Assistant Minister, Ministry of Trade,
Tourism and Telecommunications, Serbia Hon. Pedro Roque, President, Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
- Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, World Trade Organisation
0945 – 1000 Photo Taking Session
1000-1100
Keynote Opening Addresses
- H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, on behalf of the European Commission
- Sen. Tahar Kellil, Deputy Speaker, Council of the Nation, Parliament of Algeria, PAM Vice President
- Hon. Branimir Gvozdenović, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Montenegro
- Hon. Badreddine Abdelkafi, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Tunisia
- Video message by Ms. Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary General, UNCTAD
1100 – 1115 Coffee Break
1115 -1245
Session II: Ambassadorial Panel “Euro Mediterranean economic and political convergence processes vis-a-vis WTO and EU Rules: impact for countries in the region” Moderator: Sen. Lhou Lmarbouh, President of the PAM 2nd Standing Committee Speakers:
- H.E. Mohammed Amine Belhaj, Ambassador of Morocco H.E. Gordan Bakota, Ambassador of Croatia
- H.E. Amr Aljowaily, Ambassador of Egypt
- H.E. Dejan Ralevic, Ambassador - Deputy Assistant Minister for the EU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serbia
- Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO
1245– 1415 Lunch Venue: National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia
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1415 - 1530
Session III: How does the WTO function? How important are the Multilateral Trade Rules and negotiations for the Mediterranean economies? Moderator: Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO Speakers:
- Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO - Mr. Marco Hernandez, Program Leader, World Bank - Mr. Sebastian Sosa, Resident Representative, IMF - Ms. Nina Grall-Edler, Head of EnC Regulatory Group Section,
Energy Community Debate
1530-1600 Coffee Break
1600–1730
Session IV: The outcome of the 11th Ministerial Conference of the WTO and the current context of International Trade Moderator: Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO Speakers:
- Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO - Mr. Chris Garroway, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD - Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, Economic Affairs Officer, Economic
Cooperation and Trade Division, UNECE Debate
1930-1945 Transport from Hilton to the Official Dinner
2000
Official dinner hosted by Hon. Momo Čolaković, Head of the Standing Serbian Delegation to PAM Venue: The MP's Club, 2 Tolstojeva Street, Belgrade
Day 2
0830-0845 Transfer from Hilton to the meeting venue
0900 – 1030
Session V: Accessions to the WTO Moderator: Ms. Olivera Jocic, Acting Assistant Minister, Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, Serbia Speakers:
- Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions, WTO - Sen. Tahar Kellil, Deputy Speaker, Council of the Nation,
Parliament of Algeria - Hon. Semsudin Mehmedovic, MP, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hon. Ana Nikolic, MP, Montenegro
Debate
1030 – 1100 Coffee Break
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1100– 1245
Session VI: How could WTO Rules and negotiations foster Trade and Investments flows in the Euro-Mediterranean region Moderator: Hon. Antonios Balomenakis, MP, Greece Speakers:
- Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO - Mr. Hasan Ozkoc, Deputy Secretary General, MEDREG - Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, Economic Affairs Officer, Economic
Cooperation and Trade Division, UNECE Debate
1245– 1400 Lunch Venue: National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia
1400– 1530
Session VII: Regional integration in the Western Balkans: Towards a Regional Economic Area
Moderator: Hon. Aleksandra Maletić, PAM Vice President Speakers:
- Dr. Ivan Markovic, Representative of Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, Serbia
- Mr. Miguel Morgado, Director Adriatic Sea Department - Lending Operations, EIB
- Mr. Hendrik Bosshammer, Senior Economist and Project Manager, South East Europe, OECD
- Mr. Angelo Ferrante, Secretary General, Med-TSO Debate
1530- 1600 Coffee Break
1600 – 1715
Session VIII: Roundtable discussion on how to further engage MPs with WTO issues? Moderator: Ambassador Sergio Piazzi, PAM Secretary General Speakers:
- Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director of Accessions, WTO - Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor, WTO
- Hon. Aleksandra Tomić, Chairperson of the Committee on
Finance, State Budget and Control of Public Spending, Parliament
of Serbia - Hon. Snežana B. Petrović, Chairperson of the Committee on the
Economy, Regional Development, Trade, Tourism and Energy,
Parliament of Serbia
- Eng. Alessandro Ortis, Co-Chair of the PAM Panel on Trade and Investments in the Mediterranean
Debate
1730 Cultural Programme: Kalemegdan Fortress tour and refreshments in the restaurant “Kalemegdan terrace”
Return to the hotel and end of activities
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WTO/PAM High Level Parliamentary Conference - Conférence Parlementaire
de Haut Niveau OMC/APM
Belgrade, 12-13 July 2018 / Belgrade, 12-13 juillet2018
List of registered participants
MEMBER PARLIAMENTS
Albania Hon. Anastas Agjeli, MP Hon. Izmira Ulqinaku, MP
Algeria Sen. Tahar Kellil, MP, Deputy Speaker of the Council of the Nation, PAM Vice President Sen. Mohamed Lazaar, MP Sen. Salim Rahmouni, MP Hon. Abdelmajid Dennouni, MP
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hon. Šemsudin Mehmedovic, MP, Head of Delegation Ms. Tea Mandilović, Secretary of Delegation Mr. Enis Omerović, Staff
Cyprus Hon. Charalambos Theopemptou, MP Ms. Georgia Neophytou, International Relations Officer
Egypt Hon. Mohamed Saad Badrawi, MP
Greece Hon. Antonios Balomenakis, MP Mr. Georgios Chondronasios, Officer
Jordan Sen. Alia Bouran, MP, PAM Vice-President, President of the 1st Standing Committee Mr. Shadi Obeidat, Head of Inter-Parliamentary Conferences
Malta Hon. Clayton Bartolo, MP
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Montenegro Hon. Branimir Gvozdenović, MP, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro Hon. Ana Nikolić, MP Hon. Momčilo Martinović, MP
Morocco Sen. Lhou Lmarbouh, MP, PAM Vice-President, President of the 2nd Standing Committee Sen. Mohammed Alami, MP Hon. Mohamed El-Hejira, MP Hon. Chokrane Amam, MP Hon. Azzouha El Arrak, MP Ms. Imane Aggour, Staff
Palestine Hon. Zuhair Sanduqa, MP, Head of Delegation Hon. Belal Qasem, MP, PAM Vice President
Portugal Hon. Pedro Roque, MP, PAM President Hon. Carla Barros, MP
Romania Sen. Aurel-Horea Soporan, MP Ms. Dumitrita Gliga, Adviser Ms. Ruxandra Cazacu, Secretary of Delegation
Serbia Hon. Momo Čolakovic, MP, Head of Delegation Hon. Aleksandra Maletić, MP, PAM Vice-President, President of the 3rd Standing Committee
Hon. Jelena Žarić Kovačević, MP
Hon. Marija Janjušević, MP Hon. Olivera Ognjanović, MP Hon. Aleksandra Tomić, MP Hon. Snežana B. Petrović, MP Hon. Đorđe Milićević, MP Hon. Jelena Mijatović, MP Hon. Zoran Bojanić, MP Hon. Tomislav Ljubenović, MP Hon. Ivan Kostić, MP Hon. Vojislav Vujić, MP Hon. Nataša St. Jovanović, MP Hon. Ana Čarapić, MP Hon. Snežana Paunović , MP Hon. Nataša Mihailović Vacić, MP Hon. Goran Kovačević, MP Hon. Milan Lapčević , MP Hon. Miladin Ševarlić, MP Hon. Aleksandar Stevanović, MP Hon. Ljupka Mihajlovska , MP Hon. Marko Parezanović, MP Ms. Jelena Sudimac, Staff
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Mr.Đorđe Kraljevic, Staff Ms. Danijela Nedaković, Staff Ms. Ana Trajković, Staff
Syrian Arab Republic Hon. Fares Al Chihabi, MP Hon. Janset Kazan, MP Hon. Jamal Zoubi, MP Hon. Khaled Al Atteyh, MP Hon. Mhd. Khir Saryoul, MP Hon. Ayman Bilal, MP Hon. Mhd. Akram Al Ajlani, MP Hon. Mohammad Al Batran, MP Hon. Eskandar Hadad, MP Hon. Abd Al Kareem Sabsabi, MP Mr. Hisham Younes, Public Relations Officer
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Hon. Agim Shakjiri, MP Hon. Dragan Cuklev, MP Hon. Aneta Simeska Dimoska, MP
Tunisia Hon. Badreddine Abdelkafi, MP, Deputy Speaker of the Tunisian Parliament, Vice President of the PAM 3rd Standing Committee
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND PARTNER COUNTRIES
Holy See H.E. Mons. Filippo Colnago, First Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Serbia
Sovereign Order of Malta H.E. Alberto Di Luca, Permanent Representative of the Sovereign Order of Malta to PAM
GOVERNMENT OF SERBIA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dejan Ralevic, Ambassador - Deputy Assistant minister for EU
Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications
Ms. Olivera Jocic, Acting Assistant Minister Ms. Tatjana Dinkić Dr. Ivan Marković Ms. Miljana Mandić Ms. Ana Blagojević Ms. Anđelka Đukić Katurić Mr. Aleksandar Simić Ms. Dušica Cabunac Mr. Snežana Zorić Mr. Andrea Serenčeš
REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARLIAMENTS
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Arab Parliament Hon. Abdullah Ali Al Moneef, MP
Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference
Mr. Bodo Bahr, Secretary General
European Parliament Hon. Dominique Bilde, MEP Ms. Ludivine Reynaud, Accredited Assistant
Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy
Hon. Aleksandar Cotric, MP
Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
Hon. Igor Becic, MP
Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States
Mr. Mahmut Erol Kilic, Secretary General Mr. Ali Asghar Muhammadi Sijani, Assistant Secretary General
REGIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Mr. Igor Kronja, Expert Advisor at the CCIS International Economic Relations Division (Centre for Multilateral Cooperation) Mr. Vanja Petković, Expert Advisor at the CCIS International Economic Relations Division (Centre for Multilateral Cooperation) Mr. Marko Mandić, Independent Advisor at the CCIS International Economic Relations Division (Centre for Regional Cooperation and the Chamber Investment forum)
Energy Community Mrs. Nina Grall-Edler, Head of EnC Regulatory Group Section
European Investment Bank Mr. Miguel Ferreira Morgado, Director of Lending Operations, Adriatic Sea Department Ms. Dubravka Negre, Head of EIB Regional Office for the Western Balkans
Institute of International Politics and Economics of Belgrade
Mr. Stevan Rapaić, Research Fellow
International Monetary Fund Mr. Sebastian Sosa, Resident Representative
Mediterranean Energy Regulators
Mr. Hasan Ozkoc, Deputy Secretary General
Med-TSO / TERNA Mr. Angelo Ferrante, Secretary General Mr. Guzzi Berardo, International Affairs Officer
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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Mr. Hendrik Bosshammer, Senior Economist and Project Manager
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Amb. Andrea Orizio, Head of Mission to Serbia
World Bank Group Mr. Marco Hernandez, Program Leader and Lead Economist
World Trade Organization Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director for Accessions Mr. Said El Hachimi, Counsellor
UN SYSTEM
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Mr. Christopher Garroway, Economic Affairs Officer
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division
DIPLOMATIC CORPS
Embassy of Algeria H.E.. Abdelhamid Chebchoub, Ambassador
European Commission/Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia
H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Representative of the European Commission, EU Ambassador Ms. Radica Nusdorfer, Head of European Integration and Economy Section
Embassy of Greece Mr. Charlampos Kounalakis, Minister Councellor for Economic Affairs Mr. Marios Belibassakis, First Secretary for Economic Affairs
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Mohammed Amine Belhaj, Ambassador
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Mr. Ci Yong Hui, Adviser
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Amr Fathi Mohamed Aljowaily, Ambassador Mrs. Rasha Soliman, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
H.E. Gordan Bakota, Ambassador
Embassy of Lebanon H.E. Nada Al Akl, Ambassador
Embassy of Palestine H.E. Mohammed K. M. Nabhan, Ambassador
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Embassy of the Republic of Portugal
H.E. Augusto José Pestana Saraiva Peixoto, Ambassador Ms. Maja Spanjevic Keselj, Assistant
Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia H.E. Seyf Allah Rejeb, Ambassador
Embassy of the State of Israel H.E. Alona Fisher Kamm, Ambassador Ms. Daniela Pejic, Economic Officer
Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic
Mr. Ousman Saab, Chargé d'Affaires
Embassy of The FYROM Mr. Vasko Grkov, Chargé d'Affaires
ORGANIZERS
PAM Secretariat Amb. Sergio Piazzi, Secretary General Eng. Alessandro Ortis, Co-Chair of the PAM Panel on Trade and Investment in the Mediterranean Mr. Vladimir Kirushev, Program Officer Mr. Nicola Rocchi, Assistant