At the invitation of the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York, the Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York, Vladimir Božović PhD, attended the ceremonial raising of the Malaysian flag together with the American flag

31. Aug 2025.
At the invitation of the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York, and in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of New York and the new Commissioner for International Affairs, Ms. Aissata Camara, as well as numerous dignitaries, consuls general, diplomats, and representatives of the Malaysian community in New York, the Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York, Vladimir Božović PhD, attended the ceremonial raising of the Malaysian flag together with the American flag at the historic and renowned Bowling Green Park in New York.

It was at this very site that the American flag was first raised by George Washington, and it was here as well, on the initiative of Consul General Božović, that the Serbian flag was raised in 2024 on the feast day of Saint Simeon the Myrrh-Streaming.

On this occasion, Consul General Božović extended his sincere congratulations and wished a successful beginning of her mandate to the new Consul General of Malaysia in New York, Ms. Norhalilah Abdul Jalil, as well as to Ms. Aissata Camara, the new New York Commissioner for International Affairs, who succeeded Commissioner Edward Mermelstein in the position of Deputy Mayor and Commissioner for International Affairs.

This ceremonial raising of the flag strengthens the relations between the United States and the countries that maintain representation and consulates general in New York, reflecting the genuine respect of the host country toward the nations, peoples, and diplomatic missions that represent them.

In a cordial atmosphere, the Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, Vladimir Božović PhD, exchanged views with his colleagues and took part in this important event, promoting the Republic of Serbia and its foreign policy priorities in this significant global center of geopolitics, business, and economic activities, while also affirming the values of the Republic of Serbia at such a place.