THE CHANCELLERY OF
H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE Alexander II
OF YUGOSLAVIA

VISIT TO PIROT
Visit to “Tigar” company
Belgrade, 6 September 2003 – TRH Crown Prince Alexander and Crown
Princess Katherine visited Pirot today.
Their Royal Highnesses were warmly welcomed at the Town Hall by the
vice-president of the interim Council of the Municipality Mr. Popovic with
his associates, who organized a short reception for the distinguished guests
and thanked for their effort and help to those who need it most.
“If we all work together and respect each other, we are going to create
stability which is necessary if we want foreign investments and partners to
come to our country. It is the way to recover our economy and achieve a
better tomorrow for us and our posterity”, said the Crown Prince upon his
arrival to the Town Hall of Pirot.
During the reception Their Royal Highnesses were interested in the
current situation in health care system, education and economy. Princess
Katherine announced the visit to Diaspora soon, where she will, together
with Crown Prince Alexander II present how people really live here and the
still difficult situation, and appeal for help.
Continuing their stay Their Royal Highnesses visited “Tigar” factory, the
leading tyre, rubber shoes and chemicals manufacturer in our country. Beside
local market, “Tigar” is present in Bulgaria, Greece, the USA, England,
Macedonia, Argentine and Republika Srpska. The Crown Prince and Crown
Princess were introduced to the company’s business strategy by the deputy
general manager Mr. Ljubisa Mitic. After a short video presentation of this
company with its 4,730 employees, Their Royal Highnesses took a tour of the
production plants, learning about the details of the production process of
tyres.
Since “Tigar” has had excellent results recently, the Crown Prince in his
conversation with Mr. Mitic expressed his belief that this company will be
an example of success to other companies in Pirot region and the whole
Serbia.
“That is the way for our entire society to move forward, in pace with the
world, and you can always count on our support in those efforts”, said HRH
Crown Prince Alexander II.
*For any further information on “Tigar” company, visit:
www.tigar.co.yu

 

 
 
 
 

 

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