The talks focused on key issues related to further developing multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia.
The sides noted with deep satisfaction the growing momentum in political dialogue, interparliamentary ties, trade and economic cooperation, and business and humanitarian exchanges. They emphasized that opening diplomatic missions and establishing an interparliamentary forum will further deepen bilateral relations.
Trade, economic, and investment cooperation is becoming a solid foundation for bilateral relations. Since the beginning of the year, a series of economic events involving high-level delegations has been successfully held.
On September 7, the Intergovernmental Commission held its first meeting. Today, an Uzbekistan–Serbia business forum will take place, with representatives from leading companies in both countries.
Particular attention was paid to increasing bilateral trade, primarily by expanding supplies of in-demand goods. In this regard, the sides emphasized the importance of developing and adopting a Free Trade Agreement, establishing cooperation in standardization, and organizing reciprocal exhibitions.
They also noted that Uzbekistan will actively participate in the international EXPO 2027 exhibition in Belgrade with a national pavilion.
The sides discussed implementing new joint projects in priority areas such as transport and logistics, light and food industries, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medicine, and the digital economy. They also highlighted significant potential for industrial cooperation in producing automotive components, equipment, electrical engineering, and electronics.
To ensure the effective implementation of all agreements, a joint Action Plan for the Development of Industrial Partnership for 2026–2028 has been adopted.
The leaders emphasized the importance of further developing interregional cooperation. They welcomed establishing direct ties between the Samarkand region and Vojvodina, as well as between the cities of Samarkand and Novi Sad.
In the humanitarian sphere, initiatives were put forward to expand cooperation in education, culture, sports, and tourism. The sides agreed to hold Culture Days, joint film, theater, and music festivals, and to develop direct contacts between sports federations.
Special attention was paid to organized labor migration. The Serbian side expressed strong interest in establishing systematic cooperation in this area. The sides welcomed adopting an agreement on mobility and labor migration during the visit.
