The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Kazakhstan, Vladimir Jovicic, held a meeting with the Director of the Kazakh Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erkin Tukumov. During the conversation, the interlocutors discussed current issues in the development of Kazakh-Serbian cooperation.

It was noted that the two countries have built a strong political dialogue and are actively working on the development of other areas such as trade, economic and cultural cooperation. It was assessed that attention should also be paid to opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector, as well as in the areas of transport and logistics. 

The Ambassador of Serbia, for his part, pointed out the importance of strengthening ties with Kazakhstan as the largest economy in Central Asia, since Serbia understands the importance of trade and energy diversification. The parties also confirmed their commitment to an open and constructive dialogue on the current international agenda, emphasizing the importance of exchanging expert opinions and strengthening ties between the analytical centers of the two countries. 

It was mutually emphasized that in 2024, KISI signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute for International Politics and Economics in Belgrade with the aim of developing scientific and professional dialogue and implementing joint projects in the research and educational spheres.

26/02/2025

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Kazakhstan held a reception on the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia. After video message of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Đurić, the guests were addressed by the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Vladimir Jovicic, and the guest of honor - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zhumangarin, who is also the co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Serbian-Kazakhstani Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation.

In their speeches, the speakers emphasized the traditionally good bilateral relations, which are based on mutual respect between our states and peoples, as well as on consistent respect for international law and its principles. Ambassador Vladimir Jovicic especially thanked the Republic of Kazakhstan for its principled position of non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo.

While reviewing the progress in bilateral relations achieved in the previous period, both sides expressed their readiness to continue and strengthen cooperation in all fields of mutual interest, which was particularly encouraged by the successful visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Republic of Serbia in November 2024.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Vasilenko, Senator Galiaskar Sarybaev, numerous representatives of Kazakh institutions, diplomatic and consular missions, international organizations and business entities, as well as citizens of the Republic of Serbia working and living in Kazakhstan.

21/02/2025

At the invitation of the Head of the Board of Directors of Maqsut Narikbayev University, Mr. Talgat Narikbayev, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Vladimir Jovicic, held a lecture at Maqsut Narikbayev University on February 20 this year.

The topic of the lecture, which was attended by students, representatives of the Student Council and professors of the University, was communication between cultures.

Addressing the students, Ambassador Jovicic referred to the historical and current aspects of bilateral relations between Serbia and Kazakhstan, and praised the positive dynamics in relations between the two countries.
He also introduced those present to Serbian history and culture, as well as the differences and similarities between our folk traditions, pointing out methods of recognizing and adapting to cultural differences in communication styles.

After the presentation, during a conversation with the students, the ambassador answered questions and presented positions of the Republic of Serbia.