Border Crossings Ponikve and Backa Palanka to Open

At the session of the Government of Serbia held on June 16, a decision was made on the opening of the seasonal border crossing for international air traffic of passengers "Ponikve" in the period from April 1 to October 31 this year, in order to simplify the procedures for the realization of international flights.

– As there’s an increased number of tourism events in this period, the opening of this border crossing would considerably increase the number of international flights, which would play a significant role in attracting and maintaining economic activities in the region of western Serbia and, with that, an increase in the level of employment and development of investments – it is said on the government’s website.

The government also passed a decision on opening a permanent border crossing for international water transport of passengers and goods with all inspection services "Backa Palanka", which will enable more efficient implementation of border procedures of domestic and foreign ships at that border crossing on the Danube, it is added.

Also, conditions will be created for border control of all vessels entering Serbia coming from the direction of Hungary and Croatia, as well as all vessels leaving our country.

– In addition, ships will be kept shorter during border control, unnecessary costs will be reduced, and on the other hand, the working conditions of officials in that area will be improved – it is concluded.

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