Foreign relations of Serbia

Foreign relations of Serbia are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Serbia has inherited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with all of its holdings, after the dissolution of the previous state union with Montenegro. Serbian foreign ministries continue to serve citizens of Montenegro in countries that do not have Montenegrin diplomatic presence. The governments of Serbia and Montenegro expressed an interest in pursuing a common foreign policy. Former President of Serbia Boris Tadić referred to relations with the European Union (EU), Russia, United States and China as the four pillars of foreign policy.[1] Serbia joined the United Nations on 1 November 2000.

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Diplomatic relations of Serbia

Serbia has established diplomatic relations with 191 UN member states,[2] the Holy See and Palestine,[2] the Sovereign Military Order of Malta,[2] and the European Union.[2]

Serbia has not established diplomatic relations with:[3]

Africa

Ever since the times of Josip Broz Tito and the Non-Aligned Movement, Serbia has enjoyed excellent relations with African nations. Angola, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and South Africa are Serbia's closest allies in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa and Serbia have had excellent relations since the signing of diplomatic relations in 1992 following the end of the Apartheid system. Many ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe resistance fighters received training in Serbia during Apartheid. South Africa is also home to around 20,000 Serbs, mainly living in the Johannesburg area.[5] South Africa is also voicing support for Serbia over the Kosovo issue.[6] Nelson Mandela was also made an honorary citizen of Belgrade.[7] Serbia is also actively involved in many investments in Angola with whom it has excellent political and economic relations.

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Algeria1962 See Algeria-Serbia relations
  • Formal relations started in 1962
  • Algeria has an embassy in Belgrade.[8]
  • Serbia has an embassy in Algiers since 1962.[9]
 Angola1975

See Angola–Serbia relations

  • Serbia has an embassy in Luanda and Angola has an embassy in Belgrade.
 Benin1962

Diplomatic relations between Benin and Serbia were established in 1962.[10]

 Botswana1970

Diplomatic relations between Botswana and Serbia were established in 1970.[11]

 Burkina Faso1968

Diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and Serbia were established in 1968.[12]

 Burundi1962

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962.[13]

 Cape Verde1976
 Cameroon1960

Diplomatic relations between Cameroon and Serbia were established in 1960.[14]

 Central African Republic1960

Diplomatic relations between Central African Republic and Serbia were established in 1960.[15]

 Chad1966

Diplomatic relations between Chad and Serbia were established in 1966.[16]

 Comoros1976

Diplomatic relations between Comoros and Serbia were established in 1976.[17]

 Democratic Republic of Congo1961
  • Serbia has an embassy in Kinshasa and DR Congo has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • The Foreign Ministry of DR Congo visited Belgrade in 2011 and the Foreign Ministry of Serbia visited Kinshasa in 2009.
 Republic of the Congo1964

Diplomatic relations between Republic of the Congo and Serbia were established in 1964.[18]

 Côte d'Ivoire1968

Diplomatic relations between Côte d'Ivoire and Serbia were established in 1968.[19]

 Djibouti1978

Diplomatic relations between Djibouti and Serbia were established in 1978.[20]

 Egypt See Egypt-Serbia relations
 Eritrea2012

Diplomatic relations between Eritrea and Serbia were established in 2012.[22]

 Ethiopia1952[23] See Ethiopia–Serbia relations
 Equatorial Guinea1970

Diplomatic relations between Equatorial Guinea and Serbia were established in 1978.[24]

 Gabon1960
 Gambia1965

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1965.[25]

 Ghana1957
 Guinea
  • Guinea has an embassy in Belgrade.
 Guinea-Bissau1975

Diplomatic relations between Guinea-Bissau and Serbia were established in 1975.[26] Guinea-Bissau supports Serbia's position regarding Kosovo, and prime minister Umaro Sissoco Embaló visited Belgrade in November 2017 to expand trade relations and affirm his nation's position on Kosovo.[27]

 Kenya1963
  • Serbia has an embassy in Nairobi, Kenya has an honorary consulate in Belgrade.
 Lesotho1972

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1972.[28]

 Liberia1959

Diplomatic relations between Liberia and Serbia were established in 1959.[29]

 Libya1955See Libya–Serbia relations
 Madagascar1968
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1968.[32]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[33]
 Malawi1998

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1998.[34]

 Mali1961
 Mauritania

Serbia is represented in Mauritania by its embassy in Rabat.[35]

 Mauritius1969

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1969.[36]

 Mozambique1978

Diplomatic relations between Mozambique and Serbia were established in 1975.[37]

 Namibia1990 Diplomatic relations between Namibia and Serbia were established in 1990.[38]

See Namibia–Serbia relations

 Nigeria1960
  • Serbia has an embassy in Abuja and honorary consulates in Kano and Lagos. Nigeria has an embassy in Belgrade.
 Rwanda1971

Diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Serbia were established in 1971.[39]

 São Tomé and Príncipe1977

Diplomatic relations between São Tomé and Príncipe and Serbia were established in 1977.[40]

 Senegal1961

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1961.[41]

 Seychelles1977
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1977.[42]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[43]
 Sierra Leone1961

Diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Serbia were established in 1961.[44]

 Somalia1960

See Somalia–Serbia relations

 South Africa2 April 1992

See South Africa–Serbia relations

 Sudan1956

Diplomatic relations between Sudan and Serbia were established in 1956.[46]

 South Sudan4 January 2012[47]
 Swaziland1968
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1968.[32]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[33]
 Tanzania1961

Diplomatic relations between Tanzania and Serbia were established in 1961.[48]

 Togo1960

Diplomatic relations between Togo and Serbia were established in 1960.[49]

 Tunisia1957
  • Serbia has an embassy in Tunis.
  • Tunisia has an embassy in Belgrade.
 Uganda1963

Diplomatic relations between Uganda and Serbia were established in 1963.[50]

 Zambia1964
  • Serbia has an embassy in Lusaka
 Zimbabwe1980

See Zimbabwe–Serbia relations

  • Serbia has an embassy in Harare
  • Zimbabwe has an embassy in Belgrade
  • Robert Mugabe described Serbia as Zimbabwe's only foreign ally in 2014[51]
  • Zimbabwe also sided with Serbia during the breakup of Yugoslavia. This was solidified in Mugabe's visit to Belgrade in 1996.[52]
  • Bilateral trade between Serbia and Zimbabwe amounted to 1 million euros in 2011, exclusively imports from Zimbabwe.

America

Serbia has strong but strained relations with the United States and a bit more relaxed relations with Canada, because of their hostile recognition of Kosovo's independence and NATO aggression from 1999, which aimed to help this secession. On 25 February 2008, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica demanded that the United States rescind its recognition of Kosovo, warning that "there will be no stability until the fake state" is annulled.[53]

Serbia has very good relations with Latin America, except Colombia and Panama, which did recognize Kosovo's independence. Brazil, the largest country in the region, decided not to recognize Kosovo's independence until an agreement with Serbia is reached.[54]

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Argentina1928 See Argentina–Serbia relations
  • Diplomatic relations between Serbia and Argentina existed before the Second World War and were restored in 1946.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Buenos Aires
  • Argentina has an embassy in Belgrade.[55]
 Bahamas1988
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in July 1988.[56]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[57]
 BarbadosNovember 1977
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in November 1977.[58]
 Bolivia1952
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1952.[59]
 Brazil1946See Brazil–Serbia relations
  • Brazil has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Brasília.
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in December 1966.[60]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[61]
 Canada30 May 1941[62]See Canada–Serbia relations
 Chile1935
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations 1935. They were renewed in 1946. Diplomatic relations were broken off on two occasions, in 1947 and 1973, and the last renewal was in March 1990.[66]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[67]
 Colombia1966
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in December 1966.[60]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[61]
 Costa Rica1952
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1952.[68]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[69]
 Cuba1951See Cuba–Serbia relations

Cuba and Serbia have a long history of diplomatic relations from the period of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia when both countries were members of Non-Aligned Movement. Cuba supports Serbia in its stance towards Kosovo considering Kosovo's independence an illegitimate act and a violation of international law and principles of the United Nations Charter.[70] Serbia supports Cuba at the United Nations in condemning the United States embargo.[71]

 Dominica2010[72]
 Dominican Republic1983
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1983.[73]
 Ecuador1956
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1956.[74]
 El Salvador1956
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1956.[75]
 GrenadaJuly 1978
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in July 1978.[76]
 Guatemala1987
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1987.[77]
 Guyana5 November 1968
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1968.[78]
  • Serbia is represented in Guyana through its embassy in Washington, D.C.[79]
 Haiti1984
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1984.[80]
 Honduras1953
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1953.[81]
 Jamaica1968
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1968.[82]
 Mexico24 May 1946 See Mexico–Serbia relations
  • Mexico has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Mexico City.
 Nicaragua1979
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1979.[83]
 Panama1956
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1953.[84]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[85]
 Paraguay1950

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1950.[86]

 Peru
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines2011[87]
 Suriname1976
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1976.[88]
 Trinidad and Tobago1974
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1974.[89]
  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.[90]
 United States14 October 1881[91]See Serbia–United States relations

Prior to World War I and creation of Yugoslavia, Serbia and the US enjoyed excellent relations. Bilateral relations between Serbia and the United States were established in 1881. At the outset of hostilities between NATO and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the spring of 1999, the United States and Yugoslavia severed diplomatic relations. After the overthrow of the Milosevic government in October 2000, the following month the United States reestablished a diplomatic presence. The U.S. Embassy formally reopened in May 2001. The Serbian Embassy in Washington and the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade have reestablished bilateral relations and provide a full range of consular services. In February 2008 Serbia recalled its ambassador from the United States, following the U.S. recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo. The US established full diplomatic relations at Ambassador level with the Republic of Kosovo, which broke away from Serbia in February 2008.[92]

 Uruguay1950
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in September 1950.[93]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[94]
 Venezuela1951 See Serbia-Venezuela relations
  • Serbia is represented in Venezuela through its embassy in Brasília (Brazil).
  • Venezuela is represented in Serbia through its embassy in Belgrade.
  • In 2007, Serbia exported goods worth €33,000 to Venezuela, while Venezuelan exports totaled €158,000.
  • After the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced that Venezuela does not recognise Kosovo's independence on the grounds that it has been achieved through U.S. pressure and criticised a recent political movement calling out for a more autonomous Zulia state. He said "This cannot be accepted. It's a very dangerous precedent for the entire world.".[95] On 24 March 2008, Chavez accused Washington of trying to "weaken Russia" by supporting independence for Kosovo. He called Kosovo's new leader, Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi, a "terrorist" put in power by the U.S. and noted that the former rebel leader's nom de guerre was "The Snake".[96] Chavez had strongly opposed the NATO intervention in Kosovo in 1999 when he first became president.
  • Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Venezuela

Asia

Serbia has excellent relations with countries such as China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. These countries are important economic partners for Serbia in Asia.

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Afghanistan1954
  • Afghan foreign minister Zalmai Rassoul visited Belgrade in September 2011.
  • Bilateral trade between Serbia and Afghanistan reached 7.3 million euros during 2011.
 Armenia1994See Armenia–Serbia relations
  • Armenia and Serbia established diplomatic relations on 14 January 1993.
 Azerbaijan1997
  • Azerbaijan and Serbia established diplomatic relations in 1997.
 Bahrain1989
 Bangladesh1971

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1971.[97]

 Bhutan9 December 2011
 Brunei5 December 2011
  • Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah paid a visit to Belgrade in September 2011.
 Cambodia1956

See Cambodia–Serbia relations

 China2 January 1955See China–Serbia relations
  • Serbia has an embassy in Beijing and a general consulate in Shanghai.
  • China has an embassy in Belgrade and also maintains an office in Priština based on consent of the Government of Serbia from November 2006.

China has always traditionally had very warm and close relations with Belgrade since the establishing of diplomatic relations in 1955.[98]

 East Timor

Serbia is represented in Timor by its embassy in Jakarta.[99]

 Georgia26 June 1995[100]
  • Serbia is represented in Georgia through its embassy in Moscow
  • Georgia is represented in Serbia through its embassy in Athens
  • Georgia strongly supports Serbia's stance on Kosovo[101]
  • Serbia supports Georgia's stance on South Ossetia[102]
 India1948See India–Serbia relations
 Indonesia1954See Indonesia–Serbia relations

Indonesia has very close relations with Serbia, especially within the fields of trade, culture and tourism. Indonesia has also voiced support for Serbia's territorial integrity over the Kosovo issue.[105]

 Iran1945

See Iran–Serbia relations

  • Serbia has an embassy in Tehran and Iran has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has strong relations with Iran.
  • Serbia and Iran maintained a visa free regime from 2 September 2017 until 17 October 2018. This led to an increase in travel of Iranians to Serbia. The visa regime was reinstated by Serbia following complaints from European Union after a large number of Iranian visitors used visa free regime to come to Serbia and cross over to European Union countries illegally. Serbian citizens can still enter Iran obtaining a visa on arrival.
 Iraq1958

See Iraq–Serbia relations

  • Iraq has an embassy in Belgrade.[106]
  • Serbia has an embassy in Baghdad.[107]
 Israel1992[108]

See Israel–Serbia relations

 Japan1952[111]See Japan–Serbia relations
 Kazakhstan1996

See Kazakhstan–Serbia relations

 Kuwait1963
  • Kuwait has an embassy in Belgrade and Serbia has an embassy in Kuwait City.
  • Serbian companies have long had a presence in Kuwait. The iconic Kuwait Towers were commissioned by Energoprojekt, based in Belgrade.
  • Kuwait recently approved a 25 million Euro loan to Serbia to fund the construction of the Prokop railway station.[118]
  • Kuwait also received support from Serbia, under the former Yugoslavia, during the Iraqi invasion in 1990.
 Kyrgyzstan1998
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1998.[119]
  • In 2011, the total trade value amounted EUR 3,5 million.[119]
 Laos1962

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1962.[120]

 Malaysia1967/2003
  • Malaysia has an embassy in Belgrade and Serbia is represented in Malaysia by the embassy in Jakarta.
  • During the period January 2012 – September 2012, bilateral trade reached 27.5 million euros.
  • Dato' Sri Anifah Hj. Aman paid a visit to Belgrade in September 2011
  • According to the Embassy of Malaysia in Belgrade, there are 25 Malaysians living in Serbia.[121]
 Maldives1974
 Mongolia20 November 1956[122][123]
 Myanmar1950See Myanmar-Serbia relations
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1950.[124]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[125]
   Nepal1959
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1959.[126]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[127]
 North Korea30 October 1948See North Korea–Serbia relations

Serbia maintains friendly relations with North Korea. Relations between the two countries started in 1948 under the Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. Relations between the two countries are still strong in both political and military terms. The North Korean embassy to Serbia is accredited to Sofia, Bulgaria.

 Oman1974
  • Serbian foreign minister Vuk Jeremic paid a visit to Muscat in 2010.
 Pakistan1948See Pakistan–Serbia relations

Pakistan considers Serbia to be a very important country and that the relations between the two states are warm and friendly.[128]

 Palestine1988See Palestine–Serbia relations

Relations between Serbia and the Palestinian Authority have been very close and friendly. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was one of the first countries to recognize Palestinian Authority in November 1988 and its successor Serbia maintained close relations, favoring a Two-State solution. The Palestinian Authority for its part, has refused to recognize the independence of Kosovo.[129][130]

 Philippines1972
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1972.[131]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[132]
  • Philippines has a consulate in Belgrade[133]
 Qatar1989
  • Qatar has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Doha.
 Saudi Arabia17 April 2013[134]
  • Serbia has an embassy in Riyadh.
 Singapore1967

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1967.[135]

 South Korea27 December 1989[136]See Serbia–South Korea relations

The establishment of diplomatic relations between Република Србија Serbia and the Republic of Korea began on 27 December 1989.

  • Serbian embassy in Seoul.[137]
  • South Korean embassy in Belgrade.[138]
 Sri Lanka1956
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1956.[139]
  • A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[140]
 Syria1946

See Serbia–Syria relations

 Tajikistan1995
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 9 September 1995.[142]
  • In 2011, the total trade value amounted EUR 5,64 million.[142]
 Thailand1954
 Turkey1879[144]See Serbia–Turkey relations
 Turkmenistan1996
 United Arab Emirates21 March 2007

See Serbia–United Arab Emirates relations

 Uzbekistan18 January 1995

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1995.[146]

 Vietnam1957
 Yemen1957 Formal relations started in 1957[147]

Europe
Further information: Accession of Serbia to the European Union

Serbia has signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union on 29 April 2008 and is in the process of the Republic of being admitted into the framework of the European Union as a full-fledged member state. Serbia officially applied for European Union membership on 22 December 2009,[148] and the European Commission recommended making it an official candidate on 12 October 2011. After the vote of the 27 EU foreign ministers on 28 February 2012, where with 26 votes for and 1 vote against, a candidate status recommendation was issued, and Serbia received full candidate status on 1 March. On 28 June 2013 the European Council endorsed the Council of Ministers conclusions and recommendations to open accession negotiations with Serbia.[149][150] In December 2013 the Council of the European Union approved opening negotiations on Serbia's accession in January 2014,[151] and the first Intergovernmental Conference was held on 21 January at the European Council in Brussels.[152]

Former Yugoslav Republics and Provinces
Country Formal relations began Notes
 Bosnia and HerzegovinaSee Bosnia and Herzegovina–Serbia relations

Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Belgrade. Serbia has an embassy in Sarajevo and a consulate-general in Banja Luka. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA). Serbia is an official candidate and Bosnia-Herzegovina is recognized as potential candidate country by the European Union.

 CroatiaSee Croatia–Serbia relations

The two countries established diplomatic relations on 9 September 1996. Croatia has an embassy in Belgrade and a general consulate in Subotica. Serbia has an embassy in Zagreb and two general consulates (in Rijeka and Vukovar). There are around 200,000 people of Serbian descent living in Croatia and around 70,000 people of Croatian descent living in Serbia.

 Kosovo
See also: Kosovo–Serbia relations and International recognition of Kosovo

On 17 February 2008, the former province of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia, forming the Republic of Kosovo in the process. Serbia, Russia, China, India Algeria, Morocco, Greece, Mexico, Romania, Ukraine, Spain, Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa, Argentina, Belarus, Palestine, Bolivia, and many others do not recognize Kosovo as an independent state. Serbia has vowed to fight Kosovo's admission to international organizations. The Republic of Kosovo does not have and has not yet applied for United Nations membership. As of 2 March 2020, 112 United Nations member states and the Republic of China, Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Niue and the Cook Islands recognized Kosovo as an independent state. But still, with the strong and firm opposition of both Russia and China and their allies, Kosovo has no current prospects of becoming a member of the United Nations.[153]

Serbia, in response to nations which have recognized Kosovo as an independent nation, has consistently recalled its ambassadors to these nations in an act of protest.[154] These countries include the United States, Albania, Bulgaria, Republic of North Macedonia, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.

States which recognize the Province of Kosovo-Metohija as an integral part of the Republic of Serbia and states which recognize Kosovo as an independent nation
  Serbia
  States which recognize the Province of Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia
  States which recognize Kosovo as an independent country
 North MacedoniaSee North Macedonia–Serbia relations

The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that was formed in 1992 by the remaining Yugoslav republics Montenegro and Serbia established diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia on 8 April 1996.[155] The establishment of bilateral relations has been done under North Macedonia's former constitutional name – Republic of Macedonia.[156] Serbia therefore was one of 125 countries in the world recognizing Macedonia under the former constitutional name.[157]North Macedonia has an embassy in Belgrade, while Serbia's embassy is located in Skopje.

 MontenegroSee Montenegro–Serbia relations

Montenegro has an embassy in Belgrade. Serbia has an embassy in Podgorica and a Consulate-General in Herceg Novi.

 SloveniaSee Serbia–Slovenia relations

Other European countries
Country Formal relations began Notes
 Albania25 April 1914 See Albania–Serbia relations
 Austria1874See Austria–Serbia relations
 Andorra2005

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 2005.[166]

 Belarus15 November 1994See Belarus–Serbia relations
  • Serbia recognised Belarus in December 1991 and both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1994 and at the ambassadorial level in 1996.
  • Belarus has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Minsk.
 Belgium1886
 Bulgaria18 January 1879See Bulgaria–Serbia relations
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Sofia.
 Cyprus1960See Cyprus–Serbia relations
 Czech Republic1918See Czech Republic–Serbia relations
 Denmark1917See Denmark–Serbia relations
 Estonia9 February 2001
 Finland1928See Finland–Serbia relations
 France18 January 1879See France–Serbia relations
 Germany18 January 1879See Germany–Serbia relations
 Greece18 January 1879See Greece–Serbia relations
  • Greece has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Athens.

Friendly relations have played an important role in bilateral relations between the two nations, especially during the wars of the 1990s and the Balkans Campaign[176] in World War I. Due to the strong historical friendship and the deep cultural and religious ties between the two nations, Greece and Serbia enjoy historically, religiously and culturally close ties which are confirmed by a regular political dialogue. Greece is the top investor in Serbian economy[177] and during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, Greece openly expressed its disapproval and polls revealed that 94% of the Greek population were completely opposed to the bombing.[178] The more dramatic event was a People's Tribunal of over a 10.000 people in Athens, Greece, where the Greek Supreme Court declared president Clinton and NATO leaders guilty of war crimes.[179]

  Holy SeeSee Holy See–Serbia relations
 HungarySee Hungary–Serbia relations
 Iceland2000
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 2000.[183]
  • A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[184]
 Italy18 January 1879See Italy–Serbia relations and Italy-Yugoslavia relations
 LatviaDecember 2000
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in December 2000.[186]
  • Both countries have agreements on International Transport by Road and on Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.[187]
 Lithuania14 December 2000
 Malta6 January 1969See Malta–Serbia relations
 MoldovaMarch 1995
 Monaco2007

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in November 2007.[190]

 Netherlands1899
 Norway1942See Norway–Serbia relations
  • Norway has an embassy in Belgrade, led by ambassador Arne Sannes Bjørnstad.[193]
  • Serbia has an embassy in Oslo.[194]
  • Norway supported the 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and later participated in the Kosovo Force.
  • The two countries signed a military cooperation agreement.[195]
 Poland1919See Poland–Serbia relations
 PortugalOctober 1917See Portugal–Serbia relations
 RomaniaApril 1879See Romania–Serbia relations
  • Romania has an embassy in Belgrade, a general consulate in Vršac.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Bucharest, a general consulate in Timișoara.
 Russia1838/1940See Russia–Serbia relations
  • Serbia has an embassy in Moscow
  • Russia has an embassy in Belgrade and a liaison office to UNMIK in Pristina.

Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union were established on 24 June 1940, and Serbia and the Russian Federation recognize the continuity of all inter-State documents signed between the two countries. There are about 70 bilateral treaties, agreements and protocols signed in the past. Serbia and the Russian Federation have signed and ratified 43 bilateral agreements and treaties in diverse areas of mutual cooperation so far.[196]

 San Marino14 February 2002 See San Marino–Serbia relations
 Slovakia1993See Serbia–Slovakia relations
 SpainOctober 1916See Serbia–Spain relations
 Sweden1917See Serbia–Sweden relations
  Switzerland1916See Serbia–Switzerland relations
 Ukraine15 April 1994See Serbia–Ukraine relations
  • Serbia recognized Ukraine in December 1991 by the decision on the recognition of the former republics of the Soviet Union.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Kiev.
 United Kingdom1837See Serbia–United Kingdom relations

Oceania
Country Formal relations began Notes
 Australia1966 See Australia–Serbia relations
 Fiji1976
 New Zealand1951
  • New Zealand is represented in Serbia through its embassy in The Hague (Netherlands).
  • Serbia is represented in New Zealand through its embassy in Canberra (Australia).
  • New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totaling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million.[209]
  • In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.[210]
 Papua New Guinea1976

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1976.[211]

 Solomon Islands13 September 2012

Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 13 September 2012.[212]

 Tonga1 March 2013

See also

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