Congratulatory Message by President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces on the Occasion of the Riverine Units and River Flotilla Day
Wednesday, 19.8.2026 | Culture and traditions
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
PRESIDENT
C O N G R A T U L A T O R Y M E S S A G E
I wish to extend my cordial congratulations on the occasion of August 19th, the Riverine Units and River Flotilla Day, and to express my sincere respect for professionalism, commitment and responsibility you demonstrate on a daily basis while performing the tasks you are entrusted with.
Today, we express recognition to all generations of members of the riverine units and River Flotilla that have written the pages of our military history with their courage, skill and honor. Their deed was not only a relic of the past, but also a permanent obligation to preserve the values that the reputation and power of the Serbian Armed Forces rest upon.
Cherishing the tradition more than a century long, through expertise, discipline and readiness to respond to the most complex challenges, you confirm that the riverine units and River Flotilla represent an important pillar of the Republic of Serbia’s defense system. Through responsible and professional tasks execution, you give an important contribution to developing and sustaining the operational capabilities of the Serbian Armed Forces, protecting the national interests on the inland waterways, and strengthening the reputation of our country through international military cooperation, joint activities and humanitarian engagements.
I am certain that, while relying on the rich heritage of your predecessors and fostering the highest professional, moral and military values, you will continue to respond to the challenges of the modern security environment and contribute to enhancing the operational capabilities of the Serbian Armed Forces.
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
Aleksandar Vučić
