# Serbia-Uzbekistan strategic partnership development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-uzbekistan-bilateral-relations-development
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:20:53.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 3.

Serbia and Uzbekistan are deepening bilateral economic and diplomatic ties, recently elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership. During President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and President Mirziyoyev signed 20 bilateral agreements spanning sectors such as trade, transport, energy, digitalization, biotechnology, and labor mobility.

Economic cooperation continues to expand. Following a record $41.9 million in bilateral trade in 2025—a 27 percent increase from the previous year—Serbian agricultural and food exports to Uzbekistan rose by 54.1 percent during the first seven months of 2026. To facilitate further growth, a working group has been established to prepare negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement.

Diplomatic infrastructure is also being enhanced, with steps being finalized to open a Serbian embassy in Uzbekistan. Recent developments have further formalized cooperation in specialized sectors. In September 2026, the Serbian Office for IT and eGovernment and the Uzbek Ministry of Digital Technologies signed memorandums to exchange knowledge on e-government, digital infrastructure, and the use of artificial intelligence to improve administrative transparency.

Additionally, Serbian Minister for Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov and Uzbek Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov signed an agreement to cooperate on sustainable development. This partnership focuses on nature protection, waste management, water and land resource management, air quality, and climate change response through the exchange of technology and expertise.

In September 2026, President Vučić announced that a direct flight route between Belgrade and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, could be established within seven to eight months. This development is intended to strengthen bilateral ties in biotechnology, ICT, and the defense industry.

## Claims

- Bilateral trade between Serbia and Uzbekistan reached 41.9 million dollars in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Final steps are underway to open a Serbian embassy in Uzbekistan. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Serbia and Uzbekistan have established a new stage of economic relations. (single source)
- Trade volume increased by 27 percent compared to 2024. (single source)
- Serbian agricultural and food exports to Uzbekistan grew by 54.1 percent in the first seven months of 2026. (single source)
- Serbia and Uzbekistan signed a strategic partnership declaration. (single source)
- Twenty bilateral agreements were approved covering trade, transport, energy, and digitalization. (single source)
- A working group has been established to prepare negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. (single source)
- The Office for IT and eGovernment of Serbia and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding. (single source)
- The partnership focuses on digitalization and the development of e-government. (single source)
- The agreement includes knowledge exchange in information technologies. (single source)
- The partnership aims to enable more efficient application of artificial intelligence in public administration. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Serbia and Uzbekistan sign cooperation agreements on digitalization and environment

Serbia and Uzbekistan have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in e-government digitalization and environmental protection, focusing on AI, infrastructure, and sustainable resource management.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-and-uzbekistan-sign-e-government-cooperation-agreement

### 2026-09-08: Serbia expands economic ties through new bonds and international partnerships

Serbia is advancing economic growth through new corporate bond issuances, a strategic partnership with Xiamen Airlines, and plans for a direct flight route to Uzbekistan to boost bilateral trade.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-and-china-sign-strategic-cooperation-memorandum-in-xiamen

### 2026-09-05: Serbia and Uzbekistan sign strategic partnership in Belgrade

Serbia and Uzbekistan have signed a strategic partnership agreement in Belgrade, covering 20 sectors including trade and energy, following a record 41.9 million dollar trade volume in 2025.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novi-sad-to-host-ev-days-electromobility-fair-and-conference

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