Vucic, Zelenskyy discuss cooperation and European integration

“An open and good conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about bilateral relations between our countries, the European path of Serbia and Ukraine, and opportunities to further enhance economic cooperation and connectivity in areas of mutual interest, including talks on concluding a free trade agreement between Serbia and Ukraine,” Vucic wrote on his Instagram account.

Vucic added that they also discussed Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Ukrainian Trade Representative Taras Kachka’s visit to Serbia, which will be “an important step in further strengthening cooperation between our countries.”

“We also discussed the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding, and a responsible approach to problem-solving, while agreeing that peace and the preservation of human life are values that must take priority,” the Serbian president wrote.

He added that they reaffirmed a commitment to further improving bilateral relations through “open dialogue, mutual respect, and stronger cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with an emphasis on economic cooperation as a foundation for long-term development and stability.”

Zelenskyy: Serbia-Ukraine relations should be strong, there is potential for development

In a post on his X account, Zelenskyy said he discussed bilateral relations with Vucic. “We both believe they should be strong and see potential for their development,” the Ukrainian president noted.

He added that they discussed the upcoming visit to Belgrade by Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Trade Representative.

“We are counting on mutually beneficial agreements, including on resuming negotiations on a free trade area with Serbia,” Zelenskyy wrote.