Zelenskyy meets Vucic in Belgrade; Serbia announces new humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade, Serbia, where he held official talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. The discussions centered on European integration, bilateral economic and energy cooperation, and regional stability.

During the visit, Serbia announced a new package of humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, specifically targeting the healthcare and energy sectors. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Serbia's support, noting the importance of such aid. Vucic highlighted a significant increase in trade between the two nations and expressed optimism for continued economic collaboration.

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Serbia and Ukraine support each other on their respective paths towards membership of the European Union.

A key outcome of the bilateral meeting was the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in animal health and food safety. The agreement was signed by Serbian Agriculture Minister Dragan Glamocic and Ukrainian Ambassador to Serbia Oleksandr Lytvynenko. Both leaders reaffirmed their countries' mutual support for their respective paths toward European Union membership.

The meeting followed the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Kyiv, where Vucic was the only participant not to sign the joint declaration, a detail noted by local media. Zelenskyy's visit, though announced some time ago, underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between Ukraine and Balkan nations.

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Serbia also announced a new package of humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, particularly in the healthcare and energy sectors.