Brnabic, UAE FM discuss political, economic cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic met with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss strengthening of bilateral political and economic relations.

Brnabic noted that she was very pleased with the friendly ties, strategic partnership and the high level of cooperation between the two countries, and said Serbia was firmly committed to continue the development, advancement and deepening of overall cooperation with the UAE based on sincere partnership.

The parties identified a series of concrete areas in which bilateral cooperation can produce significant results - experience-sharing and connecting startup ecosystems, joint investments in digital agriculture, innovation and creative industries, as well as cultural and educational exchange, the Serbian government said in a statement.

Brnabic highlighted biotechnologies as the next sector Serbia would be placing special emphasis on and noted that she would like to see further joint projects in that field.

The parties especially noted the significance of working on a Serbia-UAE FTA that would strengthen economic ties further and facilitate bilateral trade.