RI, Serbia-Montenegro hold talks

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Serbia and Montenegro agreed on Thursday to enhance relations between the two countries, especially in relation to the economy and trade.

During bilateral talks between Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and his visiting Serbia and Montenegro counterpart, Goran Svilanovic, the two agreed there should be further concrete measures to improve economic relations.

The two ministers also signed an agreement on visa free facility for diplomatic and service passport holders and an agreement to exchange diplomats for training.

During his three-day visit, which ends Saturday, Svilanovic is slated to meet Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri and other Cabinet ministers.

The Serbia and Montenegro minister is accompanied by 10 businessmen seeking business opportunities here. --Antara