{"id":219060,"date":"2026-09-23T13:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=219060"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:34:11","slug":"in-new-york-serbian-is-spoken-consul-bozovic-hosts-major-investment-forum-more-than-100-guests-from-the-diplomatic-corps-and-business-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/in-new-york-serbian-is-spoken-consul-bozovic-hosts-major-investment-forum-more-than-100-guests-from-the-diplomatic-corps-and-business-community\/","title":{"rendered":"IN NEW YORK, SERBIAN IS SPOKEN: Consul Bo\u017eovi\u0107 hosts major investment forum, more than 100 guests from the diplomatic corps and business community!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107<\/a>, President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York and Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York, hosted the SoFC Investment & Banking Networking Forum 2026, which brought together more than 100 representatives of the diplomatic, banking, investment and business sectors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum was organized with the aim of connecting the diplomatic community with representatives of New York\u2019s financial, banking and investment sectors, creating opportunities for new contacts and the exchange of ideas, and contributing to the development of future business and international partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107 emphasized that diplomacy today plays an important role not only in traditional political and international relations, but also in building bridges between countries, institutions, companies, investors and financial centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c We diplomats should be bridge builders,\u201d Dr. Bo\u017eovi\u0107 said, emphasizing that diplomatic experience and knowledge of countries, institutions, cultures and decision-making processes can play a significant role in connecting economies and creating new opportunities for economic cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the importance of New York, Dr. Bo\u017eovi\u0107 emphasized that the city is much more than one of the world\u2019s leading financial centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNew York is much more than a city. New York is an idea,\u201d Dr. Bo\u017eovi\u0107 said, pointing to its unique ability to bring together people of different nations, cultures and professions and provide them with a space to turn their ideas into concrete opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A special part of his address focused on the relationship between capital, trust and international relations. Referring to his recent participation in the SuperReturn Private Wealth US West conference in Los Angeles, Dr. Bo\u017eovi\u0107 pointed out that in an increasingly fragmented world, returns alone are not enough for capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt needs trust. It needs reliable relationships. It needs knowledge of people, countries and institutions,\u201d Dr. Bo\u017eovi\u0107 emphasized, adding that diplomacy can play a significant role precisely in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, the future of international economic cooperation depends not only on available capital, but also on the ability to build networks of trust around that capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo connect our countries with New York. To connect our banks and financial institutions with American partners. To connect diplomats with investors. To connect ideas with capital. And, perhaps most importantly, to connect people with people,\u201d said the SoFC president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was attended by numerous prominent representatives of the international financial, business and diplomatic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the speakers were Dvani Shrivastava, owner and CEO of International Merchant Bank, Lu Zhou, founder and CEO of Vanquour Wealth Management, and Garth Kintworth, Chief Representative of the Absa Bank Limited Representative Office in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A special contribution to the presentation of the international business community was made by Sr\u0111an Srdanovi\u0107, one of the directors of SkyHighGrowth, who presented the company and its business activities during the forum. The company\u2019s founder and owner, Predrag Kne\u017eevi\u0107, was in Belgrade at the time the forum was held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the distinguished guests was also Tarek Nahas, founder and representative of Grand Designs NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107 expressed special gratitude to Tarek Nahas and Grand Designs NY for their support and sponsorship, which made a significant contribution to the organization of this gathering of the diplomatic, financial and business communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum was also attended by Samat Umirzakov, President of the NYC Global Chamber of Commerce, whose participation further contributed to connecting New York\u2019s international diplomatic and business communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presence of representatives from various sectors \u2014 from finance, banking and investment to technology, international trade and entrepreneurship \u2014 confirmed the importance of such gatherings for creating new professional contacts and opportunities for cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the evening, Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107 introduced Marko Katalan, who will serve as the personal assistant and special adviser to the President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SoFC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of his engagement, Marko Katalan will provide direct organizational and advisory support to the SoFC president and contribute to initiatives aimed at strengthening international ties, cooperation with the business, financial and institutional communities, and the development of new partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will make his knowledge and experience in law and business available to the president and the Society, contributing to the preparation and implementation of various initiatives, meetings and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His engagement will be entirely pro bono and voluntary, without compensation, as a personal contribution to the work of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York and its international, institutional and business activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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