Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia and Ukraine have pledged to deepen economic ties, aiming to finalize a long-delayed free trade agreement by the end of 2026.
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Open questions and key claims
Important talks are scheduled for today and tomorrow, and he will meet with Vucic and Serbia’s Prime Minister Djuro Macut.
Serbia does not intend to change its position on Russia sanctions.
Vucic wants to keep the link alive with the EU and send a signal to Brussels that he shares their (EU) position about the war.
Zelensky confirmed his arrival on his official Telegram channel.
The office of Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic had previously announced the visit late on Thursday.
Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and finalize a free trade agreement by the end of the year.
Ukraine has blocked a free trade deal with Serbia since 2005 over quotas and tariffs affecting its agricultural sector.
Serbia has maintained friendly relations with Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine.
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