Djuric to António: Serbia highly appreciates Angola’s principled position on non-recognition of Kosovo

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric met today with Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, who is paying an official visit to Belgrade as part of the delegation led by Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. Serbia highly appreciates Angola’s principled position on the non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo, Djuric stated, adding that such a stance reflects Angola’s consistent commitment to the fundamental principles of international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

According to a statement issued by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Djuric and António discussed further strengthening the traditionally friendly relations and enhancing comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

The Serbian foreign minister emphasized that Serbia and Angola are linked by decades-long ties of friendship.

As Djuric noted, these ties are founded on mutual respect, solidarity, and cooperation, which have developed since the era of the Non-Aligned Movement.

He recalled that diplomatic relations between the two countries were established more than half a century ago and assessed that this tradition provides a strong foundation for the further advancement of bilateral relations in the political, economic, and other areas of mutual interest.

The minister stressed that economic relations should keep pace with the exceptionally strong political ties between the two countries, pointing to opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, the food industry, digitalization, information and communication technologies (ICT), and investment. He welcomed the cooperation between the chambers of commerce of the two countries, as well as the signing of agreements and memoranda that will create additional conditions for strengthening economic ties.

Recalling that the first direct Serbian investment in Sub-Saharan Africa was made precisely in Angola, Djuric stated that Serbia is ready to further intensify trade and investment cooperation in the coming period.

The two officials also highlighted the importance of cooperation in education through the “World in Serbia” project, as well as the shared heritage and values fostered within the framework of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Reflecting on the tradition of cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement, the minister recalled that September 1 is commemorated in Serbia as Non-Aligned Day, in remembrance of Belgrade’s historic role in the founding of the Movement and as a reaffirmation of Serbia’s commitment to peace, cooperation, and equality among nations.

The two foreign ministers also signed the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Angola on the Gainful Employment of Family Members of Diplomats and Members of the Administrative and Technical Staff of Diplomatic Missions.