22 February 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nikola Selakovic met today with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Gabit Syzdykbekov.

Minister Selakovic noted that the relations between Serbia and Kazakhstan were traditionally good and friendly as well as that Serbia was firmly devoted to the further promotion and deepening of bilateral cooperation.

The Serbian Foreign Minister stated that Serbia was committed to intensifying the political dialogue with Kazakhstan at all levels, and added that additional impetus to the cooperation would also be given by the visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi which is of particular importance considering that this year marks the 25th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Minister Selakovic expressed gratitude for the stance and position of Kazakhstan concerning non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo, and for its support to Serbia within international organizations.

The Minister assessed that the level of economic cooperation did not match the potentials of the two countries and stressed the need to strengthen overall relations in many areas such as agriculture, pharmaceutical and construction sectors, transport, investments, defense industry and tourism. He also emphasized that the establishment of a direct Belgrade-Nur-Sultan flight would also be significant for the further enhancement of bilateral relations.

The Head of Serbian diplomacy took the opportunity to invite the entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan to get acquainted with the potentials of our economy and invest in Serbia.

Belgrade, 22 February 2021