Djuric, Zimbabwean FM discuss bilateral relations, cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira in Belgrade on Friday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of cooperation in several areas of mutual interest.

"Minister Djuric emphasised that relations between Serbia and Zimbabwe are characterised by traditional friendship and mutual respect, accompanied by a shared readiness to further enhance political dialogue and partnership in the period ahead.

Stressing that, for Serbia, Kosovo-Metohija is not merely a territorial issue, but a matter of the highest national importance, Djuric briefed his interlocutor on the current situation in the province and the position of the Serbs, while expressing particular gratitude to Zimbabwe for its consistent support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia," the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

"Speaking about economic cooperation, the minister pointed out that reform processes and the economic results achieved have contributed to improving the investment climate, positioning Serbia as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region.

He added that he sees significant potential for further cooperation in the fields of agriculture, trade, information and communication technologies, education, and culture. He also assessed that the establishment of a Joint Interstate Commission for Economic Cooperation would represent an important step toward further strengthening the partnership between the two countries," it said.

Djuric also welcomed a recent visit to Serbia by a Zimbabwean business delegation, emphasising that Serbia "remains strongly committed to deepening the relations with African countries."

"Minister Djuric further underlined that Serbia looks forward to Zimbabwe’s participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and conveyed that Serbia will provide full support to ensure that Zimbabwe presents itself in the best possible manner at this important international event," the MFA said.