Uganda, Serbia seek to deepen ties
“Bilateral trade between our two countries reached €35.0 million in 2025, comprising €17.7m in exports and €17.3m in imports, reflecting a fairly balanced trade relationship,” Alupo says.
The meeting took place in Belgrade, the birthplace of the Non-Aligned Movement, during commemorations marking its 65th anniversary.
Uganda and Serbia are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties after bilateral commerce between the two countries reached €35m (about sh153b) in 2025.
The two countries are considering establishing a joint permanent commission to provide a structured framework for expanding trade and investment between Kampala and Belgrade.
Vice-President Jessica Alupo says there is still significant room to increase the volume of trade between the two countries, despite the relatively balanced trade relationship.
“Bilateral trade between our two countries reached €35.0 million in 2025, comprising €17.7m in exports and €17.3m in imports, reflecting a fairly balanced trade relationship,” Alupo says.
She made the remarks yesterday during her meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, Serbia where she represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 65th anniversary commemorative meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Joint commission needed
Alupo said Uganda was interested in strengthening the economic relationship with Serbia and called for the establishment of the Joint Permanent Commission to facilitate the expansion of trade and investment.
Alupo said Uganda was interested in strengthening the economic relationship with Serbia and called for the establishment of the Joint Permanent Commission to facilitate the expansion of trade and investment.
Alupo encouraged greater participation by the Serbian private sector in Uganda's trade and investment opportunities. She also said Uganda looked forward to participating in Expo 2027, which will be held in Belgrade.
Invitation to Serbia President
Alupo also delivered an invitation from President Museveni to President Vučić to undertake a state visit to Uganda. She said the invitation followed Museveni's official visit to Serbia in July 2023, which she described as laying the foundation for deeper engagement between the two countries.
The two governments have maintained ministerial-level engagements, including Serbian Foreign Minister Đurić's participation in the Non-Aligned Movement Mid-Term Review held in Kampala in October 2025.
Alupo said the continued engagements were important for strengthening bilateral relations and consultations on issues of mutual interest.
She also commended Serbia's role in the Non-Aligned Movement and its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts, including its participation in the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.