Lecture on "Serbian and French Vision of European Research Area"

09 December 2010

On Thursday 2 December 2010, organized by the French Ambassador - His Excellency Franςois-Xavier Deniau, Department for Cooperation and cultural activities and the French Cultural Centre in Belgrade, an outstanding lecture on "Serbian and French Vision of European Research Area" was held in the amphitheater of the Institute of Economic Sciences.

A large number of scientific and public figures gathered. They were first welcomed by the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Franςois-Xavier Deniau. The guests were also addressed by Mr Božidar Đelić, Deputy Prime Minister of Government of the Republic of Serbia for European Integration and Minister of Science and Technological Development, who pointed to the great efforts that the Republic of Serbia makes, to raise the level of scientific research and cooperation with EU countries, especially France.

Mrs Catherine Brechignac, Ambassador of France for science, technology and innovation held a very interesting lecture on specificity of French and European scientific research area. The guests asked the presenter many questions. After the lecture, the lecturers and guests attended the cocktail in Serbian Academy of Sciences and Art.