and research staff in order to stop them from leaving the country. A scientificresearch work in the field of security has a special importance for achieving and improving national security. The policy of technological development is aimed at overcoming the technological backwardness and reaching the level of technological development that will be in function of social development and strengthening national security. In this sense, complete integration into the international communications and information system is required, with the development of strategic partnership with the countries that are the bearers of modern technology. With the development and adoption of new technologies, the preconditions are created for the rapid development of defense industry and its integration into the flows of national and international economy. Due to the serious violation of the environment, environmental protection becomes increasingly important area of security of the Republic of Serbia. Activities in this area are directed at the elimination of consequences caused by the NATO bombing and the protection and conservation of natural resources that may be affected by uncontrolled exploitation. In achieving this goal, it is necessary to ensure integrated management and control of the planned use of natural resources, the respect for international conventions on environmental protection and the adoption of international standards in this area. The Republic of Serbia pays special attention to the health care of its citizens. Building and strengthening modern health care system and its linking with other institutions of society help create the preconditions for preventing the emergence and spread of infectious diseases in humans and diseases in plants and animals, as well as for the effective elimination of the consequences that they cause. Rich cultural and historical heritage of the Serbian people and Serbian citizens, as a part of the world cultural heritage, also is the basis for the protection of national and cultural values and contributes to strengthening of the national security; therefore, it is necessary to be adequately presented to the public and protected by international institutions. 31