Strengthening Economic Cooperation and Connecting Serbia with the International Jewish Business Community

07. Nov 2026.
Ambassador Vladimir Božović, PhD, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York and President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SoFC), received Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, at the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia.

The meeting focused on opportunities to establish and strengthen cooperation between Serbia and the international Jewish business community, with particular emphasis on connecting business leaders, encouraging investment, and developing new business partnerships.

The discussions explored opportunities to expand business contacts and present Serbia’s investment potential to business networks associated with the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of direct communication between businesses, the exchange of business experience, and the development of long-term partnerships.

In this context, the participants highlighted Serbia’s economic potential, favorable geographic location, skilled workforce, industrial capacity, and investment opportunities across various sectors of the economy.

Through its network of business contacts and cooperation with entrepreneurs, investors, and business organizations, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce represents a potential partner in promoting the Serbian economy and developing new forms of international business cooperation.

Ambassador Božović underscored the importance of economic diplomacy and direct engagement with business organizations, emphasizing the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia’s willingness to support initiatives aimed at promoting Serbia’s economic potential and establishing connections with interested investors and companies.

The discussions also addressed opportunities to organize business meetings, investment presentations, and other forms of cooperation that could strengthen ties between business communities and create opportunities for joint projects.

The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere and represented a step toward building closer ties with the Jewish business community, with the aim of strengthening economic relations, promoting Serbia’s investment opportunities, and developing long-term cooperation.