Thursday, 30th October 2025

Shaping a Better Investment Future

Foreign Investors Council

Foreign investments play a crucial role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities across the Adria region

In this issue, we delve into exclusive interviews with the executive directors of the Foreign Investors’ Councils of Serbia and Montenegro, coinciding with the recent release of their annual White Books 2024. These comprehensive reports outline recommendations for improving the investment climate and highlight key achievements in fostering a more attractive business environment. Alongside discussing the White Books, our interviews explore broader topics related to foreign investment, offering valuable insights into how these two countries are addressing shared challenges and opportunities within the region.


Aleksandar Ljubić, Executive Director of FIC Serbia

Dedicated to Serbia’s Prosperity

By committing to innovation, sustainability, and the rule of law, Serbia can secure its position as an attractive investment destination. The 2024 White Book outlines key strategies to make this a reality Serbia continues to be a top destination for foreign investment, with €4.52 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) recorded last year. Despite this success, recent global disruptions, particularly in Europe, have pressured supply chains,...

Arijana Nikolić Vučinić, Executive Director of MFIC

Montenegro’s Business Climate

Progress, challenges, and the road ahead Montenegro’s business environment is showing signs of progress, but significant challenges remain. In the 2024 White Book, Arijana Nikolić Vučinić, Executive Director of the Montenegrin Foreign Investors Council (MFIC), highlights key areas where Montenegro has moved forward, such as improvements in the Ease of Doing Business Index. However, she stresses the need for decisive action in addressing infrastructure, digital transformation,...

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