Đurić Confers with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan in Tashkent

The head of Serbian diplomacy expressed his satisfaction with the warm welcome and hospitality extended during the visit, which he described as important for intensifying bilateral relations and further strengthening the overall ties between Serbia and Uzbekistan.

In addition to the traditionally friendly relations between the two countries, Đurić noted that the strong impetus provided by the recent visit of the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, to Uzbekistan, as well as the signing of intergovernmental documents, opens up opportunities for significantly strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

Đurić stated that it is important to make use of this positive momentum in the development of political dialogue between Serbia and Uzbekistan, as, in light of current geopolitical circumstances, building and nurturing friendships is of particular value.

During his talks with his Uzbek counterpart, Minister Đurić expressed gratitude for Uzbekistan’s consistent position on respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia, as well as for its support for Serbia’s most important national interests.

At today’s meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on numerous topics of mutual interest, bearing in mind that the potential of relations between the two countries has not yet been fully utilized.

It was noted that Uzbekistan is an important partner for Serbia in Central Asia, with which Serbia wishes to further develop economic cooperation, and this area was among the key topics of today’s meeting. The ministers also discussed cooperation in agriculture, innovation, advanced technologies, and various branches of industry. They also highlighted the importance of establishing an Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation, which would help attract business entities in both countries.

The interlocutors welcomed the initiative to open an Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Tashkent, in the context of strengthening ties and laying stronger foundations for the future of bilateral relations.

With regard to cooperation between the two ministries, the importance of continuing the practice of regular bilateral consultations, strengthening the contractual framework, and exchanging experiences was emphasized.

Minister Đurić also conveyed to his Uzbek counterpart that Serbia is proud of the “World in Serbia” programme and that it stands ready to welcome students from Uzbekistan to its higher education institutions, in order to continue building bridges between the two friendly countries and peoples through educational cooperation.