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Acting President Brnabić represents Serbia at Paris Peace Forum and speaks with Macron

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Acting President Ana Brnabić represented Serbia at the Paris Peace Forum, where she briefly spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron.

  • Ana Brnabić attended the Paris Peace Forum in her capacity as acting president of Serbia.
  • She had a brief exchange with Emmanuel Macron before a panel session, as reported by Tanjug.
  • Brnabić expected to continue the conversation with Macron at a ceremonial dinner at the Elysée Palace.
  • The source does not disclose the topics discussed or whether a formal bilateral meeting is planned.

Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia and Acting President of the Republic, attended the Paris Peace Forum on Tuesday. Before a panel session, she briefly spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to the Tanjug news agency.

Brnabić described the exchange in a post on the social network X. "Today, in my capacity as acting president, I represented the Republic of Serbia at the Paris Peace Forum. I had the honour of briefly speaking with President of France Emmanuel Macron before the start of a panel," she wrote.

Dinner at the Elysée Palace

Brnabić added that she expected to continue the conversation with Macron in the evening, during a ceremonial dinner at the Elysée Palace, the official residence of the French president.

The source does not say what topics were discussed or whether a formal bilateral meeting is planned. Brnabić is performing the duties of head of state in her capacity as Speaker of Parliament, which is why she represented Serbia at the forum.

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Frequently asked questions

Why did Ana Brnabić represent Serbia at the Paris Peace Forum?

Brnabić is performing the duties of head of state while serving as Speaker of the National Assembly, which is why she represented Serbia at the forum.

Did Brnabić meet with Emmanuel Macron?

Yes, she briefly spoke with Macron before a panel session at the forum, and she expected to continue the conversation during a ceremonial dinner at the Elysée Palace.

What was discussed between Brnabić and Macron?

The source does not specify the topics discussed, nor whether a formal bilateral meeting is planned.