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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Relations between Serbia, France based on mutual trust, partnership

Belgrade, 7 October 2025

Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, spoke today with Senator of the French Republic Olivier Cadic about advancing bilateral relations, with a special emphasis on strengthening cooperation in the field of education and science.

Macut emphasised the long-standing friendly relations between Serbia and France, which are based on mutual trust and partnership, noting that cooperation can be significantly improved in many areas.

The Prime Minister stressed that the Government of Serbia greatly appreciates the support that Paris provides to Belgrade on its path to European integration, noting Serbia’s determination to continue with reform processes.

The Prime Minister expressed particular satisfaction with continued cooperation in the field of innovation, which is very important for overall social progress.

He said that economic cooperation is also expanding to new areas, such as the development of new advanced technologies – artificial intelligence and biotechnology, new clean energy sources, including nuclear energy, critical and strategic raw materials, military-technical cooperation, agriculture and the food industry, as well as the Expo 2027 project.

The interlocutors reached an agreement that Specialised Expo 2027 is of exceptional importance not only for Serbia, but also for the whole of Europe.

Cadic expressed satisfaction with the dynamic development of relations between the two countries and reiterated France’s determination to support Serbia on the path of European integration and continue intensive cooperation through joint projects and dialogue in the spirit of partnership and European values.

Senator Cadic will open the France-Western Balkans Business Forum today, organised by the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce.