politics
April 2, 2026
Alliance between Britain and Serbia is the natural state of our relations: Ambassador Ferguson for Glas Šumadije
The British Ambassador to Serbia, Edvard Ferguson, stayed in Kragujevac last week for the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honor of Dr. Elizabet Ros, on the building of Health Clinic number 1.
TL;DR
- Ambassador Edvard Ferguson visited Kragujevac for the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Dr. Elizabet Ros, a British nurse who died of typhus in Serbia.
- He highlighted the long history of British-Serbian relations, dating back to 1837 with the arrival of the first British consul.
- The annual trade exchange between the UK and Serbia has reached £1.2 billion and is growing by approximately 9% annually.
- Ferguson expressed disappointment over the mistreatment of UK embassy staff in Aranđelovac, stating it harms Serbia's reputation.
- He commented on Serbia's judicial reforms, sharing concerns with the EU about potential impacts on judicial independence.
- The ambassador noted that while media reform laws exist, their practical application and results have not met expectations.
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