Perko Matović appointed new state secretary in Serbia's Ministry of Information

The Serbian government has appointed Perko Matović as the new state secretary for the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications. The decision was officially published on the government's and the ministry's websites, as reported by the Journalists' Association of Serbia (UNS).

Matović's appointment, formalized by a decree dated June 25 and published in the Official Gazette, positions him to assist the minister in areas of responsibility designated by the minister. Dragan Traparić, an assistant minister, confirmed that Matović, in his role as state secretary, is indeed responsible for the information sector, in accordance with the Law on State Administration.

With Matović's appointment, the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications now has two state secretaries. UNS reports suggest that Slaviša Antić is likely responsible for the telecommunications and information society sector, based on their respective biographies available online.

Prior to this appointment, Perko Matović served as a special advisor to Minister Boris Bratina within the same ministry. His biography indicates he was born in Belgrade in 1995, completed his primary and secondary education there, and holds a degree in political science from the Faculty of Diplomacy and Security. His professional career began at the Center for National Policy, where he managed publishing activities, and he also has experience in the private sector.

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The state secretary of the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, Mr. Perko Matović, is also responsible for the information sector, in accordance with the regulations.