On 17 November 2010, His Excellency Mr. Luis de Almeida Sampaio, the Ambassador of Portugal to Serbia, paid a visit to the IES. On this occasion, the IES management has led a very constructive discussion with H.E. and many ideas for further cooperation have been suggested. Also, H.E. Mr. Luis de Almeida Sampaio has supported the long-term educational and scientific cooperation between IES and the University of Coimbra.