On March 24-25, 2019, Professor Mitrovic, Head of IAS, took part in the international scientific Conference: The Role of China in South East Europe – Initiative 16 plus 1 and Chance for Cooperation in the Western Balkans, organised by Libertas Univerisity and Center for International Studies from Zagreb. As an invited speaker, she presented at the panel The Role of Chinese Diplomacy in South Eastern Europe.