BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 4. Serbia identified
Uzbekistan as one of its principal partners in Central Asia as the
two countries discussed steps to deepen bilateral ties, including
stronger economic cooperation, direct flights and the opening of a
Serbian embassy in Tashkent, during talks in Belgrade.


This was reflected in the statement by the Serbia's Foreign
Ministry following the third round of bilateral political
consultations between the foreign ministries of the two
countries.


Djuric said relations between Serbia and Uzbekistan have
continued to strengthen, citing the intensification of political
dialogue following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's state visit
to Uzbekistan last year, during which the two countries signed 12
bilateral agreements. He also noted the importance of a visit by a
Serbian Foreign Ministry delegation to Tashkent earlier this year
in advancing bilateral cooperation.


"Serbia considers Uzbekistan one of its key partners in Central
Asia," Djuric said, according to the Serbian Foreign Ministry.


The Serbian minister thanked Uzbekistan for its consistent
support for Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and
welcomed Uzbekistan's planned participation in events marking the
65th anniversary of the First Conference of the Non-Aligned
Movement in Belgrade, as well as its participation in Expo
2027.







Economic cooperation featured prominently in the discussions.
Djuric said there is significant untapped potential for expanding
bilateral trade and investment and welcomed plans to hold the first
session of the Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and
Scientific-Technical Cooperation in Belgrade later this year.


He also highlighted Serbia's intention to open an embassy in
Tashkent and establish a direct Belgrade-Tashkent air route,
describing both initiatives as important steps toward strengthening
business ties and people-to-people contacts.


According to the ministry, the officials also discussed
strengthening parliamentary cooperation and advancing jointly
agreed projects as part of broader efforts to elevate bilateral
relations.


Djuric thanked Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov for his
greetings and expressed confidence that continued political
dialogue and practical cooperation would help deepen the friendship
between the two countries and lay the groundwork for a future
strategic partnership.