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Serbia–Uzbekistan relations

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Serbia–Uzbekistan relations

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Serbia and Uzbekistan maintain diplomatic relations established between Uzbekistan and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (of which Serbia is considered sole legal successor) in 1995. [1]

History

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On 29 October 2025, President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, travelled to Tashkent. The two nations signed a joint declaration. Vučić stated "I hope that in the future we will conclude a free trade agreement, an investment protection agreement, and further strengthen economic and trade cooperation." Vučić also commended Uzbekistan for not recognizing the independence of Kosovo.[2][3]

On 6 May 2026, Marko Đurić, Serbian minister of foreign affairs, met with Uzbek president Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Uzbek foreign minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two nations discussed labor migration, culture, and education.[4]

Uzbekistan's stance on Kosovo

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Uzbekistan does not recognize Kosovo, as Uzbekistan has maintained its stance with Serbia on the issue, respecting Serbia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.[5]

High-level visits

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High level visits from Serbia to Uzbekistan

High level visits from Uzbekistan to Serbia

Economic relations

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In 2025, both nations traded for $44 million (€37.7 million), with $27.5 million (€23.6 million) going from Serbia to Uzbekistan, and $16.4 million (€14.1 million) going from Uzbekistan to Serbia.[8]

Diplomatic missions

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  • Serbia is represented in Uzbekistan through its embassy in Moscow (Russia).[9]
  • Uzbekistan is represented in Serbia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria).[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Uzbekistan and Serbia: dynamics of mutual rapprochement and new horizons of partnership — Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan". pakistan.mfa.uz. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  2. ↑ Balkans, Newsmax. "Vucic Visits Uzbekistan: Mutual Political Support Agreed at All Levels". Newsmax Balkans (in Serbian). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Uzbekistan, Serbia Expand Cooperation in Trade, IT, Tourism and Industry". caspianpost.com. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  4. ↑ "President of Uzbekistan receives Serbian delegation". president.uz. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  5. ↑ "Uzbekistan's policy on state recognition: analysis - Uzbekistan Law Blog". Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  6. ↑ Balkans, Newsmax. "Vucic Visits Uzbekistan: Mutual Political Support Agreed at All Levels". Newsmax Balkans (in Serbian). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  7. ↑ "President of Uzbekistan receives Serbian delegation". president.uz. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  8. ↑ "Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.rs. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  9. ↑ "Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.rs. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  10. ↑ "Uzbek Embassy in Belgrade". embassies.net. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
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