Political relations
Bilateral relations between Serbia and Estonia are good. Both sides expressed interest in cooperation in the field of e-government development in the Republic of Serbia (Estonia is a leader in the field of digitalization).
The former Serbian MFA N. Selaković had a meeting with the former Estonian MFA U. Reinsalu on the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2022. On the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, on September 21, 2021, former Serbian MFA N. Selaković had a meeting with the former MFA of Estonia, E. Marija Limets, as well as during the OSCE Ministerial meeting in Stockholm on December 2, 2021. The former MFA of Estonia Sven Mikser visited the Republic of Serbia on April 25, 2017.
Economic relations
Foreign trade exchange is modest, with a deficit on our side. In 2022 the total trade exchange amounted to 35.7 million of euros (exports 25 million of euros, imports 10.7 million of euros). In 2021, the total trade exchange amounted to 24.97 million of euros. There is potential for the development of cooperation in the field of information technology. Two Estonian companies opened their regional offices in Belgrade: Civita - consulting company and Nortal - strategic use of high technology. The E-Governance Academy also has a representative office in Belgrade.
Bilateral agreements
There are six bilateral agreements in force, with the following being of particular importance:
- Agreement between the Republic of Serbia and Estonia on the avoidance of double taxation regarding income tax,
- Protocol between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Government of the Republic of Estonia on the implementation of the Agreement between the Republic of Serbia and the European Community on the readmission of illegal residents,
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Estonia,
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia on cooperation in the field of education, culture and sports.
Contact information
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Helsinki: http://www.helsinki.mfa.gov.rs/
Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Budapest: https://budapest.mfa.ee/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia: Department for Europe, +381 11 306 8326, oev@mfa.rs