Vucic receives credentials of newly-appointed Japanese ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of Japan's newly-appointed Ambassador to Belgrade Naohiro Tsutsumi, and noted Serbia's commitment to further development of comprehensive and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.

In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that he had taken the opportunity to express great satisfaction with the cooperation with Japan to date.

"Current projects and plans for new investments that will strengthen the overall ties between our countries were also a topic of the meeting," he added.

He noted that he had extended his wholehearted congratulations to Japan on the impressive hosting of EXPO 2025 Osaka, where the Serbia pavilion was visited by more than one million people, and added that it would be an honour for Serbia to respond with hospitality at the specialised Belgrade EXPO in 2027, the year of the 145th anniversary of its friendship with Japan.

"I was pleased to note that Serbia-Japan economic cooperation is developing year by year through growing goods trade, an increasing inflow of investments by Japanese companies, especially in the automotive industry, projects in the energy and the environmental protection sectors, as well as through significant financial and technical support, which makes Japan Serbia's second-largest bilateral donor," Vucic posted.

He added that the ambassador had conveyed to him a message from Japanese Emperor Naruhito, who thanked him for visiting Japan in 2025 for the Serbian National Day at the Osaka EXPO and expressed hope for further advancement of bilateral relations.

Vucic receives credentials of new Indian ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of new Indian Ambassador to Belgrade Abhishek Shukla, noting the significance of the traditionally friendly relations between Serbia and India, based on close ties established in the era of the Non-Aligned Movement.

"I wished Ambassador Shukla a successful term in Serbia, in the belief that, through his engagement, he will make a significant contribution to further advancement of overall Serbia-India relations. During the discussion with Ambassador Shukla, I expressed Serbia's commitment to further development of comprehensive and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation with India along with intensified political dialogue as well as further increase of the volume of the goods and services trade with India," Vucic posted on Instagram.

He added that he had particularly pointed out Serbia's interest in making an active contribution to responsible and ethical development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in collaboration with India as a global leader in the IT sector.

Vucic noted that he was confident such a partnership would further strengthen the relations between the two countries in a new technological era.

"Serbia sees India as a dependable and strategic partner in connecting innovation systems, research centres and universities, as well as in exchanges of experts, know-how and young talent, which represents a strong foundation for long-term development and cooperation," Vucic concluded.

Vucic receives credentials of Angola's new ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of new Angolan Ambassador to Belgrade Eduardo Octavio, with whom he discussed the potential for strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Welcoming Octavio, Vucic said he believed the ambassador's tenure would make a major contribution to advancement of bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

"We exchanged views on the potential for strengthening the cooperation, and I informed the esteemed Ambassador of the regional situation. I was pleased to note that, today, Angola is among the top 20 destinations for investments abroad by Serbian companies," Vucic added.

He noted that he had especially highlighted Belgrade's appreciation for Angola's principled position regarding the territorial integrity of Serbia, and noted that respect for international law and the UN Charter was enormously significant in a world that was witnessing tectonic geopolitical changes.

"I took the opportunity to ask the newly-appointed Ambassador of Angola to extend my cordial regards to President Lourenco, as well as an invitation to visit Serbia, which would lend a special impetus to our bilateral and economic relations," Vucic posted on Instagram.

Vucic receives credentials of new Ukrainian ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of new Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade Oleksandr Lytvynenko, noting that Serbia and Ukraine had space to develop economic and multilateral cooperation, as well as cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

"I expressed the belief that the constructive cooperation we had with the previous ambassador will be continued in the future. I said that Serbia is ready to advance the cooperation with Ukraine on the foundations of mutual respect, international law and preservation of peace and stability," Vucic posted on Instagram.

He added that he had highlighted the significance of establishing peace as the key precondition for stability and prosperity across the European continent and for better and safer life for all citizens.