UAE President Begins Strategic Visit to Serbia.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today began a state visit to Belgrade, Serbia, as part of a broader strategy to deepen economic ties with the Western Balkans. The Emirati delegation is expected to sign agreements spanning energy, infrastructure, and investment.
This visit, confirmed by Serbia’s presidency, follows meetings in Copenhagen, Kabul, Wellington, and Beijing detailed in the latest Reuters political diary . It underscores the UAE’s ambition to expand its global reach through strategic bilateral collaborations.
President bin Zayed's agenda reportedly includes talks on establishing a special economic zone in Serbia aimed at mushrooming UAE investments in renewable energy and transport logistics. Both leaders are expected to endorse joint plans on green energy and digital infrastructure.
Analysts highlight Serbia’s growing openness to Gulf investment amid its bid to accelerate EU integration. The economic diplomacy could revitalise Serbia’s post‑pandemic recovery and position both nations for deeper long-term partnership.
Adedayo Obadina
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