9 November 2021

Selaković: Friendly and fraternal relations with Kazakhstan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, talked today with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Belgrade, Madi Atamkulov.

Selaković stated that bilateral relations between our countries are traditionally friendly and fraternal, and said that Serbia is firmly committed to further development and deepening of overall cooperation with Kazakhstan.

The minister pointed out that Serbia is interested in intensifying political dialogue and exchange of visits at the highest level, and, in light of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Selaković said that the visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi to Serbia would be of great importance. He also expressed readiness to visit Kazakhstan and expressed satisfaction with the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Belgrade.

Selaković underlined that Serbia is very grateful to friendly Kazakhstan for its clear position on non-recognition of the so-called Kosovo, and pointed out that we are approaching the process of normalization of relations and dialogue with Pristina in good faith, despite the unacceptable demands of the other side, expecting a compromise solution.

The head of Serbian diplomacy paid special attention to economic relations, assessing that the current level of economic cooperation does not correspond to the potentials and interests of the two countries. He welcomed Kazakhstan's ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Serbia and the Eurasian Economic Union, expressing confidence that the Agreement would give new impetus to economic relations between Serbia and Kazakhstan.

The Minister expressed hope that the Third Session of the Serbian-Kazakh intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation will be held soon, emphasizing that it is an important tool for intensifying our economic cooperation.