Vucic, Uzbek ambassador discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Uzbek Ambassador to Belgrade Oybek Shakhavdinov on Monday to discuss further advancement of bilateral relations and possibilities for strengthening political dialogue and advancement of economic cooperation.

"We exchanged views on current topics, as well as on possibilities for strengthening political dialogue and advancement of economic cooperation between our countries," Vucic posted on his buducnostsrbijeav Instagram account.

He noted that the discussion had particularly focused on advancement of cooperation in business, investments and trade, as well as on better ties between Serbian and Uzbek companies and institutions.

"We agreed that there is significant space for new joint projects and more concrete forms of cooperation in the period to come," Vucic said.

He added that Serbia attached great significance to the partnership with Uzbekistan and that he was confident that continued open and substantial dialogue would further strengthen mutual trust and relations to the benefit of Serbian citizens.

Vucic noted that the discussion with Shakhavdinov had also addressed the results of his recent visit to Uzbekistan, as well as "agreements reached at the time."

"I again thanked President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the exceptional hospitality and extended an invitation to him to visit Serbia," Vucic posted.