President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić received the letters of credence from four newly appointed ambassadors, officially marking the beginning of their diplomatic mandates in Serbia
The letters of credence were first presented by H.E. Naohiro Tsutsumi, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan. During the meeting, President Vučić expressed satisfaction with the existing cooperation between the two countries and reaffirmed Serbia’s commitment to further develop comprehensive and mutually beneficial bilateral relations.
The discussion covered current projects and planned investments, with particular attention to the successful organization of EXPO 2025 in Osaka, which welcomed over one million visitors to the Serbian pavilion. President Vučić emphasized that Serbia will have the honor of hosting the Specialized EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, marking 145 years of diplomatic relations with Japan. It was also noted that economic cooperation continues to grow steadily, particularly in the automotive industry, as well as in energy and environmental protection projects, with Japan remaining Serbia’s second-largest bilateral donor. Ambassador Tsutsumi conveyed a message from His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, expressing gratitude and support for further strengthening bilateral ties.
President Vučić also received the letters of credence of H.E. Eduardo Octávio, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Angola. The President expressed confidence that Ambassador Octávio’s mandate will significantly contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest. It was highlighted that Angola ranks among the top 20 destinations for Serbian investment abroad, and particular appreciation was expressed for Angola’s principled stance on the territorial integrity of Serbia and the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter in today’s global context. President Vučić extended an invitation to H.E. João Lourenço, President of Angola, to visit Serbia.
H.E. Abhishek Shukla, newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of India, also presented his letters of credence. The meeting reaffirmed the traditionally friendly relations between Serbia and India, established during the era of the Non-Aligned Movement. Discussions focused on intensifying political dialogue, increasing trade in goods and services, and cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. It was emphasized that Serbia considers India a reliable and strategic partner in connecting innovation ecosystems, research centers, and universities, as well as in the exchange of experts, knowledge, and young talent.
Finally, President Vučić received the letters of credence of H.E. Oleksandr Lytvynenko, the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine, and extended a warm welcome and best wishes for his mandate. President Vučić underlined Serbia’s readiness to further develop cooperation with Ukraine based on mutual respect, international law, and the maintenance of peace and stability, noting that there is room for economic, multilateral, and sectoral collaboration. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of establishing peace as a key prerequisite for stability and prosperity across the European continent.
