Foreign direct investments or joint ventures are the most preferred examples here – also because they bring other positive externalities in terms of know-how and technology. Such investors clearly demonstrate their long-term commitment to the prospects of Serbian economy. But we also encourage pure financial flows – even short-term, if they match the financing needs.
For many reasons explained earlier, they contribute to financial market development and help risk diversification. In particular, we are hoping the issue of dinar-denominated T-bonds will attract much attention of foreign investors, and the program will be success, eventually allowing the government to reduce the FX part of its debt.