Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, Mr. Branislav Nedimovic attended  the meetings on 17 November with the representatives of Directorate General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Directorate General for Trade, Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate General for Health and Food Safety. Minister Nedimovic discussed issues relevant to trade facilitation with the EU, accreditation process for IPARD, prevention and eradication of animal diseases. During the above mentioned meetings, it was confirmed that the EU will financially support LSD vaccination.