Kozarev meets with Paraguayan officials in Asuncion

ASUNCION, Paraguay - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met on Wednesday in Asuncion with Paraguayan Deputy FMs responsible for political and economic cooperation, Víctor Alfredo Verdun Bitar and Patricia Frutos.

"The meeting underscored the high level of mutual understanding, grounded in shared historical experiences and the freedom-loving and balanced foreign policy orientations of the two nations. Particular emphasis was placed on Paraguay’s unwavering principled position in support of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of 'Kosovo,'" the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

Welcoming increasingly frequent high-level exchanges, including a recent meeting between FMs Marko Djuric and Ruben Ramírez Lescano on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, the parties agreed that there was considerable space for further strengthening of bilateral dialogue — both through agreed political consultations and visits by senior officials.

"Kozarev highlighted that Expo 2027 would be an excellent opportunity for Paraguayan leaders to witness firsthand Serbia’s comprehensive economic renewal, driven by the vision and policies of President Aleksandar Vucic and the Government of Serbia — particularly in light of the similarly ambitious plans of the authorities in Asuncion. He reiterated Serbia’s invitation for Paraguay to participate in this prestigious global event, which Serbia will host.

A range of issues of mutual interest was discussed, including the abolition of visas for holders of ordinary passports, the finalisation of agreements on cooperation in the fields of defence and internal affairs, and the significant potential to expand trade and deepen overall economic ties, primarily in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture, and information technologies."

It was concluded that scientific, cultural, and educational cooperation should be enhanced further and that the World in Serbia scholarship programme - open to applicants from Paraguay as well - provided an excellent platform for that.