Government holds first session

Belgrade, March 3, 2004 - The Serbian government met in its first session on Wednesday, presided by Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica.

The government issued a statement saying it appointed Dejan Mihajlov its secretary-general, replacing Maja Vasic.

Branko Radujko was relieved of his post as head of prime minister's office and replaced by Aleksandar Nikitovic who was also appointed assistant secretary-general.

Zoran Balinovac was appointed head of the Serbian justice secretariat.

Zoran Zivkovic officially handed over the prime ministership to the new Serbian Prime Minister, Vojislav Kostunica.