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Đurić’s bilateral meetings as part of commemoration of 65 years of NAM

Belgrade, 31 August 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić met today, as part of a high-level commemorative meeting to mark the 65th anniversary of the First Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Countries, with Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs of the Republic of India Kiren Rijiju.

The interlocutors referred to the traditional friendship between the two countries and the visit of Indian President Droupadi Murmu to Belgrade in 2023, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Đurić underlined that this visit was the first visit of the Indian President to Belgrade in half a century, assessing that this gave a new impetus to political dialogue at all levels.

The Serbian Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude for India’s support in preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, as well as for its support in international organisations.

Pointing out that ties between Serbia and India are also developing in the field of the economy, the Minister emphasised that there is great potential for cooperation in the area of artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

He also expressed particular satisfaction that India will present its rich cultural heritage and economic potential at Specialised Expo 2027 in Belgrade.

During the talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, Đurić emphasised that the two countries have enjoyed decades of good relations, bearing in mind that Serbia has continued the Yugoslav policy towards African countries, with which it wishes to strengthen political, economic, educational and cultural ties.

He expressed his gratitude to Mali for its principled support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia.

At the same time, the Minister pointed to the strengthening of political dialogue at all levels, as well as the importance of economic cooperation, through which comprehensive relations between the two countries can be improved.

The meeting also looked at the cooperation in the fields of agriculture and education, which is already being successfully implemented through the “World in Serbia” scholarship project for foreign students.

The head of Serbian diplomacy also emphasised that in Serbia, 1 September is celebrated as the Day of the Non-Aligned, in memory of Belgrade’s historic role in the founding of the Non-Aligned Movement and reaffirming the country’s commitment to a policy of peace, cooperation and equality among nations.

Đurić conveyed to Diop, who is leading the Malian delegation at the commemorative meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, his satisfaction that this African country will present its potential, culture and vision at the prestigious international exhibition Expo 2027 in Belgrade.

Author: MFA
Author: MFA