Aleksandar Vučić and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone call in which they discussed the strategic partnership between Serbia and Uzbekistan and the continued development of bilateral cooperation.
- The call was described by Vučić in an Instagram post, as reported by Tanjug.
- Mirziyoyev praised Serbia's internal and foreign policies pursued during Vučić's presidency.
- Both sides noted that relations between Serbia and Uzbekistan have been raised to a strategic partnership.
- Vučić said he would contribute to future cooperation 'in my new capacity', without specifying the role.
- The source reports no planned meetings or agreements following the call.
Aleksandar Vučić, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, held a phone call with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Vučić described the conversation in a post on Instagram, and the account below is based on that post as reported by the Tanjug news agency.
According to Vučić, Mirziyoyev told him he should be proud of the results of what the Uzbek president called "well-thought-out internal and foreign policies" pursued during his years as president of Serbia. Vučić wrote that Mirziyoyev also said Serbia had achieved significant success, which had strengthened its reputation internationally.
Strategic partnership between Serbia and Uzbekistan
Vučić added that Mirziyoyev expressed satisfaction that joint work had raised relations between Serbia and Uzbekistan to the level of a strategic partnership. The Uzbek president also voiced hope that bilateral cooperation would keep developing.
Vučić said he thanked Mirziyoyev for his friendship and understanding, and in particular for the hospitality he received during his visit to Uzbekistan, which he called unforgettable.
Vučić on future cooperation
Vučić described the political dialogue, the intensive exchange and the economic cooperation between the two countries as a valuable legacy and a starting point for new achievements. He wrote that he would contribute to them "in my new capacity as well", without specifying in the post what that capacity would be.
Tanjug also noted that Vučić had earlier held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In that conversation he expressed readiness to keep making a personal contribution to stronger bilateral cooperation between Serbia and Israel.
The source does not mention any planned meetings or agreements following the call with Mirziyoyev. For more coverage, see the latest news from Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
What did Vučić and Mirziyoyev discuss in their phone call?
They discussed the strategic partnership between Serbia and Uzbekistan, the development of bilateral cooperation, and Serbia's international reputation. Vučić described the conversation in an Instagram post.
Did the call lead to any new agreements or meetings?
The source does not mention any planned meetings or agreements following the call between Vučić and Mirziyoyev.
What role will Vučić have in future cooperation with Uzbekistan?
Vučić said he would contribute to cooperation 'in my new capacity as well', but he did not specify what that capacity would be.
