Wozniak: I want to help promote Serbia and its interests

BELGRADE - US tech entrepreneur and Apple Inc co-founder Steve Wozniak said on Wednesday in Belgrade he wanted to help promote Serbia and its interests for the rest of his life.

"I am so lucky and grateful. I travel the world and meet a lot of people, and (Serbian former tennis star) Janko Tipsarevic saw that my wife and I have an interest in this part of the world, even in Serbia directly..., and helped make arrangements to invite us here and even become citizens and get passports," Wozniak told reporters after meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the Palace of Serbia.

He said he had told friends he was a "Serb who lives in America," and added that he wanted to study history.

“For companies like Apple Computers, corporate image... What does the company stand for, what is its brand worth? That is how I think of Serbia right now and Expo 2027 is going to be a big part in bringing attention to the rest of the world. And we are working on other ways to bring more attention and influence to Serbia itself," he said.

He noted that the visit to Belgrade was "the most meaningful of all the trips and honours I have had with presidents and PMs."

Commenting on Tuesday's discussion with Finance Minister Sinisa Mali about city planning and country planning, Wozniak said he had heard "incredible stories that you have to tell about this country."

"It is really time to start moving up to the top, and I want to be a part of that. I want to help promote Serbia and Serbian interests for the rest of my life," he said.