economy
February 25, 2026
NEGOTIATIONS WITH HUNGARY ON BUYING FIVE PERCENT STAKE IN NIS UNDERWAY! Minister Đedović Speaks from Washington! (VIDEO)
Negotiations are very intensive and very difficult on some topics, but our goal is to achieve results within the deadline set by the US administration, the minister pointed out.

TL;DR
- Serbia is negotiating with Hungary to secure favorable terms for purchasing an additional 5% stake in NIS.
- The Serbian government aims to achieve the best possible price for these shares.
- Negotiations are intensive and challenging, but the goal is to reach a result by the US administration's deadline of March 24th.
- The Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, has met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and US officials regarding the NIS transaction.
- The transaction requires approval from OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control).
- Serbia emphasizes its commitment to dialogue and constructive negotiations.
- Further meetings are scheduled, including one between Minister Đedović Handanović and Minister Szijjártó in Belgrade.
- Transparency with the public regarding the negotiations is promised.
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