On September 19, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan commenced a working visit to Serbia, landing in Belgrade.
He was welcomed at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
The UAE President’s entourage includes Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, alongside several ministers and senior officials.
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This visit underscores the strengthening ties between the UAE and Serbia. Just two months prior, on July 17, discussions between Sheikh Mohamed and President Vučić focused on boosting cooperation through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, effective from May 2025.
Key discussions involved investment, economy, trade, technology, food security, and renewable energy.
President Vučić noted the visit as a testament to mutual dedication to long-term collaboration, while Sheikh Mohamed affirmed UAE’s commitment to development-focused diplomacy in the Balkans.
Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed also visited Georgia to enhance bilateral relations.
Upon his arrival at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, he was greeted by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, followed by an official ceremony with the national anthems of both countries.
