Djuric and Kudratov discuss strengthening economic cooperation between Serbia and Uzbekistan

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric and Uzbek Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov discussed today in Tashkent ways to strengthen the partnership between Serbia and Uzbekistan in the field of economic and commercial cooperation, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Speaking about Uzbekistan’s significant progress in recent years, Djuric emphasized that Serbia is committed to advancing cooperation through concrete projects and initiatives.

The Serbian foreign minister stated that Belgrade and Tashkent can serve as bridges of cooperation between Central Asia and Europe, as well as links to third markets, according to the statement issued by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The minister noted that a series of bilateral agreements signed during last year’s visit of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to Uzbekistan will make a concrete contribution to strengthening cooperation in the areas of the economy, agriculture, tourism, trade, the ICT industry, and digital technologies.

Djuric also pointed to the economic achievements Serbia has made over the past decade, both domestically and internationally, through its economic indicators.

The Serbian foreign minister also referred to his meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who briefed him on the progress Uzbekistan has achieved in recent years, which today represents a visible comparative advantage for the country in this part of the world.

Djuric stressed that there is significant potential for strengthening business ties between the two countries and invited Uzbek companies to invest in Serbia.

The officials also discussed the next steps regarding the launch of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation, as well as the initiation of negotiations to harmonize a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.

Minister Djuric also visited the Technology Park in Tashkent, where he familiarized himself with the capacities of the technological complex and IT hub, which plays an important role in the development of Uzbekistan’s innovation ecosystem, the statement concluded.