TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 22. Uzbekistan
and Serbia have discussed deepening interparliamentary dialogue and
identifying new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation, Trend reports via the Uzbek
Senate of the Oliy Majlis.
These issues were reviewed during an online meeting of the
interparliamentary cooperation groups “Uzbekistan–Serbia” and
“Serbia–Uzbekistan,” held at the Senate.
Moreover, it was noted that in recent years, political dialogue
and economic ties between the two countries have been developing
steadily, while regular high-level contacts have given additional
momentum to bilateral relations.
Special attention was drawn to the official visit of Serbian
President Aleksandar Vučić to Uzbekistan in October 2025, which
participants hailed as a significant milestone in elevating
bilateral cooperation to new heights. The visit underscored a
concerted focus on enhancing interparliamentary relations, with a
particular emphasis on strengthening connections between
parliamentary committees and friendship groups.
Following extensive discussions, proposals were made to
streamline the operations of interparliamentary groups, ensure
ongoing dialogue, and develop a comprehensive action plan to
further deepen bilateral collaboration.
On October 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan held
pivotal talks with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia,
culminating in the signing of a Joint Declaration that outlined
areas of cooperation across key sectors. From January to September
2025, bilateral trade between the two nations increased by 2.5%,
reflecting a broader trend of intensifying investment
partnerships.