Ghobash conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, together with their wishes for Serbia and its people for continued prosperity.

Macut reciprocated the greetings and extended his best wishes for the UAE's continued progress and prosperity.

Focus on economic cooperation

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation, emphasising the importance of economic and investment ties as a key pillar of the UAE-Serbia partnership.

Officials noted that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force in June 2025, has created new opportunities to expand non-oil trade, increase investment flows and strengthen private-sector cooperation.

They identified renewable energy, food security, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, technology, digital transformation and the food industry as priority sectors for future collaboration.

Technology and innovation

Discussions also explored opportunities in advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart cities, innovation and the digital economy.

Both sides emphasised the importance of partnerships among governments, businesses, universities and research institutions to accelerate innovation and knowledge transfer.

Regional and international issues

The meeting addressed regional and international developments, with both sides emphasising the importance of stability, dialogue and diplomatic solutions to conflicts, while respecting state sovereignty.

Ghobash reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to promoting security, development and peaceful solutions to regional and global challenges, and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing issues such as energy and food security, climate change and economic pressures.

The two sides also underscored the opportunities presented by Expo 2027 Belgrade to further strengthen economic, technological and investment cooperation between the two countries.