As Pesah and Easter are approaching, we, in our embassy, are looking for ways to assist the most vulnerable sectors of the Serbian society. On Monday, the President of Israel and the President of Serbia had a very friendly conversation in which they exchanged views and ways to collaborate
We have interviewed the officials from diplomatic community to found out how embassies have organized their diplomatic activities during the state of emergency, as well as, how they spend their free time and what they will do first when the state of emergency is abolished. We talked to H. E. Alona Fisher Kamm, Ambassador of Israel, who said: “I will prepare my farewell, since I am leaving Serbia after four beautiful and exciting years here. I am taking very good memories with me and hopefully also long-lasting friendships. We are not saying goodbye yet, right?“ she added.
How did you organise your diplomatic activities?
The Embassy of Israel is working in rotation in order to minimise the contact and the risk. Of course, the most urgent task was to make sure that all the Israelis who want to leave Serbia were able to do it safely and at the same time, to collaborate with the Serbian authorities to make sure that the Serbs would be able to leave Israel safely. We are closely following the developments here in Serbia. On Monday, the President of Israel and the President of Serbia had a very friendly conversation in which they exchanged views and ways to collaborate. As Pesah and Easter are approaching, we, in our embassy, are looking for ways to assist the most vulnerable sectors of the Serbian society. We are also trying to upload interesting and enriching content on our Facebook and Instagram page and in this way also contribute to the worldwide campaign of #ostanikodkuće and #stayathome. At this moment, my only advice for you would be „stay at home“ or „ostani kod kuće“, and also visit our Facebook and Instagram page.
How are you spending your private time during the pandemic?
Well, I am working from home, as you can see, so I am not really alone. Lucy is with me, right behind. I am also talking to my family in Israel and play board games online. I read and watch movies, mostly documentaries. I am also trying to renew some contacts with old friends when we all have time. I must say that, surprisingly enough, I am expanding my Serbian vocabulary, so that in addition to “Kako ste?”, “Dobro.”, “Nije loše.” and “Srećan rođendan!”, I have learned new words like “situacija”, “zaštita” and “zaraženi”. It is never too late to learn.
What will you do first after the state of emergency is abolished?
I will prepare my farewell, since I am leaving Serbia after four beautiful and exciting years here. I am taking very good memories with me and hopefully also long-lasting friendships. We are not saying goodbye yet, right?