Gross FX reserves worth EUR 13.5 bn at end-2020 were higher by EUR 113.2 mn compared to end-2019. By responsibly managing FX reserves, we also raised the share of gold, as a safe-haven asset, to 13%, versus mere 5.7% in late 2012.
Owing to the efforts of policy makers to preserve our economy, despite the pandemic, the inflow of foreign direct investment to Serbia exceeded EUR 3 billion, which was the highest level in the region. This is concrete evidence that Serbia has been recognized as a regional investment centre. For our people and our economy, this means more jobs, higher wages and new technologies.