Vucic: We must build infrastructure for greater AI use and change education system

NEW DELHI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday in New Delhi, where he is attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026, that Serbia must build infrastructure for greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) and change its education system.

"Many young Indians came to our booth, and we explained to them what we have and what we are offering in our country. We must continue to build infrastructure because AI requires computers and computers require electricity, and we will have to deal with all those key issues, as well as develop data centres," Vucic told reporters after visiting the Serbia booth at the summit.

"We must deal with changes to the education system and set aside more funds for education," he noted.

"We will also have to deal with investing more in the parts of both the economy and education - and culture, if you will, as well as our army - where instances of AI will become particularly notable. At the France booth, you were able to see how decisions about what target needs to be hit are made 15 times faster compared to the conventional way of decision-making," Vucic said.

Vucic, Indian president discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation in many areas

NEW DELHI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New Delhi with Indian President Droupadi Murmu to discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation in many areas.

"As part of the visit to India, I had an excellent and friendly meeting with the president of India about expanding our cooperation in many areas. Hospitality and a readiness for further development of inter-state relations again confirm the deep respect and friendship Serbia and India have been cherishing for decades now," Vucic posted on Instagram.

Vucic added that they had discussed strengthening of economic ties, connecting the two economies, promoting investments, as well as opportunities to take cooperation in innovation, technology and education to a higher level.

"I especially appreciate the sincere support and the readiness to advance our partnership in a time when development increasingly relies on knowledge, advanced technologies and digital transformation," Vucic noted.

He thanked Murmu for showing respect to Serbia and for her understanding for Serbian national interests. "

This meeting confirms a joint commitment to peace, stability and development of not only our states but the wider international environment. We continue to build relations based on mutual respect and trust while opening up new possibilities for our citizens and our economies," Vucic posted.

Vucic attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi earlier in the day and met with Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday.