Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, with President Aleksandar Vucic and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aiming to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement by the end of 2026 during Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Serbia.
Serbia reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and EU membership aspirations while announcing further humanitarian, energy and reconstruction assistance.
Key developments:
- Serbia and Ukraine target completion of a free trade agreement by year-end.
- Serbia pledged €2 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector this winter.
- The countries signed a memorandum on animal health and food safety.
- Both leaders said military cooperation was not discussed.
The visit also included talks on infrastructure, logistics, energy security and food supply, while Serbia maintained its position of supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty without joining sanctions against Russia.
ℹ️ Al Jazeera
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