Brussels, 09/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - Poul Nielson, European Commissioner for Development, will visit Belgrade where he will officially close the European Commission's humanitarian operation in Serbia. This will mark the end of 12 years of humanitarian action by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) in the Western Balkans. This is the longest mission carried out and totalled €2.3. Since 1999, Serbia alone has received more than €218 million from ECHO. During his visit, Mr Nielson will meet the Serbian Prime Minister, Mr Zoran Zivkovic, as well as other members of his government. the Minister for Social Affairs, Ms Gordana Matkovic, and the Commissioner for Refugees, Mr Ozren Tosic.