| The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 27 February 2007 by H.E. Ambassador Ron J. P. M. van Dartel and Minister Milan Parivodic, has effectively extended cooperation under PSOM programme arrangements until 2009. The programme, which is managed by the Dutch government agency EVD (part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs), has co-financed 35 joint-venture undertakings since 2001. This programme has successfully generated interest among food-related industries, metalworking and horticulture businesses. |