U.S. Department of State: Serbia's accession to the Artemis Accords marks the beginning of a promising new era in U.S.-Serbia relations

The U.S. Department of State has congratulated Serbia on its accession to the Artemis Accords, describing the signing of the agreement as an example of a promising new era in relations between the United States and Serbia.

The Department of State noted that Serbia has become the 69th country to sign the Accords, thereby affirming its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.

In a statement, the Department recalled that Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric signed the agreement at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The signing ceremony was attended by NASA Deputy Administrator Matthew Anderson and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Wesley Brooks, the statement added.

The Department of State stressed that "this achievement exemplifies a new, promising era in U.S.-Serbia relations and our shared commitment to building a safer and more prosperous future together."

"The United States and seven other nations established the Artemis Accords in 2020 during the first term of President Donald Trump as a set of practical principles to guide the responsible exploration of outer space. Serbia joins the United States and 67 other countries in affirming the principles of the Accords for sustainable civil space activities. The U.S. Department of State and NASA jointly lead the United States' outreach and implementation efforts under the Artemis Accords," the statement said.