A delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Serbia, led by Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires Alex Titolo, visited the Sevojno Copper Mill. After a working meeting with the company’s leadership and management, the guests from the embassy toured the factory’s production facilities. The host of this high-level delegation was Desko Nikitović, majority owner and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of VBS. Highlighting the fact that the factory is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the majority owner
“We wanted to show Mr. Titolo a production process that is very interesting and partly destined for the U.S. It is an honor that this factory is frequently visited by U.S. ambassadors—my friends from America, as I like to say. I am always proud to show them how socially responsible we are as an employer and how our production continues to grow year by year, becoming increasingly profitable. This is Alex’s first visit, and I’m sure he’ll return, offering suggestions and, if needed, assistance to help the factory remain successful—as it has been in the past.”
“American Standards in Serbian Industry – Copper Mill as an Example”
Coppe Mill Sevojno was the first factory in Serbia visited by the Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Alex Titolo. He addressed the media in Serbian:
“Our two countries, Serbia and the United States, have strong economic cooperation, and our goal is to continue improving it. Copper Mill Sevojno is a great example of an American investment in Serbia. Everything we’ve seen here is truly impressive—the factory itself and all the improvements made by its management. This is an excellent example of how important American investments in Serbia are and what we can achieve together. Serbia and my country, the United States of America, have very good relations, particularly in the economic field, and we want to strengthen them even more. The majority owner here has brought an American business vision, and that’s what matters most: a vision of the future, not just the present.”
A Bridge of Cooperation
The visit of U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Alex Titolo is a continuation of the strong relationship between Copper Mill Sevojno and U.S. ambassadors. The copper mill has also been visited by Ambassador Christopher Hill and his predecessor Michael Kirby, who once planted a “Friendship tree” on the factory grounds—symbolizing the good relations between Serbia and the United States.