Nikola Dašić, president of the Provisional Authority, and Cavalier Johnson, mayor of Milwaukee, signed the Protocol on Cooperation in the city hall of the largest city in the US state of Wisconsin.
I had the honor to sign the Protocol on Cooperation between our two cities on behalf of the city of Kragujevac with the mayor of Milwaukee Cavalier Johnson, and it is a special pleasure that the ceremony was attended by representatives of our cities and a large number of Serbian people who live here, said Nikola Dašić.
Although our two cities are on two different continents, thousands of kilometers apart, there is much that connects us, both economically and educationally. I believe that, based on the exchange of ideas and experiences, our cooperation will be fruitful and long-term, said Dašić, pointing out that the signing of the Protocol is one of the most beautiful ways to mark February the 1st , the day on which 143 years ago diplomatic relations between Serbia and the USA were established.Russell Stamper, who is in charge of the cooperation program with the sister cities on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, said that he expects a lot from the cooperation with the City of Kragujevac and expressed his belief that it will soon be concreted, especially in terms of industry and production. Marina Dimitrijević, member of the Milwaukee city Assembly, said that both cities are ready to learn about each other and find what they have in common regarding economy and scientific development.The City of Milwaukee celebrated its 178th birthday the day before, and according to historical records, the first Serbs came here some 150 years ago and were one of the first ethnic communities in that area. Milwaukee has the most beautiful Orthodox Church of St. Sava, the largest Serbian community and the oldest school which is officially the first Serbian school in the diaspora. The delegation of the City of Kragujevac also attended the Holy Liturgy on the occasion of the day of St. Sava, the first Serbian educator.
