On 8 of July, an event was organized at the Embassy of Serbia in Sofia in honor of Ambassador Jović and thanks for the many years of fruitful cooperation with the Embassy of Serbia in Sofia. The event was organized by the managers of the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Assistance to Children with Special Needs from Elin Pelin, KUD Kremikovci, Association "Mladi gvardejci", Association "Touch the rainbow", as well as Vocational High School "Princess Marija Lujza".

Through a mix of songs and dances, and an appropriate fashion show by young designers of the mentioned school, the participants thanked Ambassador Jović and the Embassy of Serbia in Sofia for the many years of cooperation. In his address to the audience, Ambassador Jović emphasized the importance of continuous care for young people and further investment in young people, because without them there is no future for our region. He also welcomed the efforts to actually expand the relations between the two countries and the two peoples through cultural cooperation between the youth.

During the mentioned event, the attendees were addressed by Denislava Angelova, head of the "Touch the rainbow" Association, Eli Cvetanova, director of the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Assistance to Children with Special Needs, and Mila Zaharijeva, former president of the "Business Lady Club" organization.

During his visit to Plovdiv, Ambassador Jović also met with Metropolitan Nikolaj of Plovdiv. This meeting was also attended by the honorary consul of the Russian Federation, G. Gergov, and of the Czech Republic, I. Sokolov.

Ambassador Jović, whose diplomatic mandate is coming to an end, expressed his respect for the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, thanked Metropolitan Nikolay of Plovdiv for all joint initiatives during his work in Bulgaria and expressed hope that relations between the two countries and peoples will continue to deepen.
 

In front of 3,000 people, representatives of public and political life in the Republic of Bulgaria, and representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, the Opera Carmen was performed at the Plovdiv Ancient Theater. The Plovdiv Symphony Orchestra was conducted by the maestro, Bojan Suđić, and the main role was bravuraly performed by our Ljubica Vraneš.

In addition to attending the opera, Ambassador Jović personally thanked maestro Suđić and Mrs. Vraneš for the energy and skill they showed, and for the worthy representation of the Republic of Serbia, and for the efforts to recognize culture as one of the key bridges between the two nations.