Minister of Information and Telecommunications, Dejan Ristic, highlighted today in Novi Sad that Serbia is rapidly emerging as a regional powerhouse in IT. He noted that in the first months of this year alone, the export of IT services increased by 20% compared to the same period last year. During his visit to the Faculty of Technical Sciences, the Science and Technology Park, and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at the University of Novi Sad, Ristic emphasized that a decade ago, IT service exports totaled 350 million euros, whereas last year they exceeded 3.5 billion euros.
Ristic underscored the Science and Technology Park as a pivotal asset for Serbia in nurturing young talent in science and research. He credited Novi Sad and AP Vojvodina for significantly boosting Serbia’s economic development, particularly in the realm of information technologies.
“It is crucial that we continuously enhance our capabilities, nurture our scientific and research communities, and foster strong connections between educational institutions, universities, scientific bodies, and businesses across Serbia, the region, and globally. This approach will further elevate our citizens’ quality of life,” emphasized Ristic.
He outlined a goal to bolster Serbia’s economic climate, aiming to achieve a GDP of 100 billion euros by the end of the government’s mandate. “A key objective is to reposition our country internationally, especially as a dominant force in regional IT. I believe that in a few years, we can confidently claim leadership in the region,” Ristic asserted.
Acting dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Boris Dumnić, described his discussions with the minister as constructive, covering various educational topics and collaborative initiatives among the Ministry, FTN, and the Science and Technology Park.
“These discussions encompass numerous contemporary issues in telecommunications, information and communication technologies, and their application in public sectors, as well as in education, science, and research,” Dumnić concluded.
