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Serbia makes major plans for infrastructure expansion

The Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has released details of its plans for road infrastructure projects worth €2 billion by the end of 2016. The ministry aims to increase the efficiency of its road construction programme, compared with the last 10 years. Improving relations with its neighbours means that international links will be upgraded. Both Serbia and its neighbours have made strong efforts to boost ties and cross border transport is expected to grow as the diplomatic tha
June 10, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has released details of its plans for road infrastructure projects worth €2 billion by the end of 2016. The ministry aims to increase the efficiency of its road construction programme, compared with the last 10 years. Improving relations with its neighbours means that international links will be upgraded. Both Serbia and its neighbours have made strong efforts to boost ties and cross border transport is expected to grow as the diplomatic thaw continues.

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