A meeting with representatives of the Serbian diaspora in Moscow was organized at the Embassy on Thursday, March 24. More than twenty Serbian citizens were present, mostly business people who have been working and living in Russia for decades.
The main purpose of the gathering was to commemorate the victims of the felonious NATO bombing, which began on this day 23 years ago.  A one-minute silence had been held to remember the victims and it was pointed out that such a crime will never be forgotten.
In his welcome speech, Ambassador Momcilo Babic used the opportunity to introduce himself as the new head of the diplomatic mission in Moscow, to thank everyone for their previous cooperation and participation in the renovation of the embassy building. He pointed out that Serbian citizens can always contact the Embassy and him personally, if they need any help or protection.
Ambassador Babic had reminded guests that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held soon and invited everyone to participate in them at the Embassy of Republic of Serbia in Moscow. This was an opportunity for Gordana Božić, the new Minister Counselor at the Embassy, to introduce herself to the diaspora.Representatives of the diaspora were also greeted by Bogdan Igić, State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Serbia .