PM Modi and Serbian Prez Vucic discuss strengthening India-Serbia ties on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit to explore expanding bilateral cooperation in key strategic sectors.

In a post shared on X, Modi said that their discussions covered deepening collaboration in defence, manufacturing, digital public infrastructure (DPI), fertilisers, and infrastructure development.

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The leaders emphasised the long-standing partnership between India and Serbia as a strong foundation for future growth. Talks focused on boosting defence manufacturing, industrial partnerships, and leveraging India’s leadership in DPI initiatives such as digital identity and fintech platforms.

Both countries also expressed mutual interest in enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainable economic growth by expanding trade and diversifying economic engagement beyond traditional sectors.

India and Serbia maintain historically warm relations dating back to the Non-Aligned Movement era, with Serbia serving as a strategic gateway to the Balkans for Indian business. Recent cooperation has expanded in pharmaceuticals, IT, and agriculture, with advanced technologies and manufacturing poised to drive the next phase of the partnership.

The AI summit meeting underlined shared priorities in emerging technologies and innovation-driven development. Earlier, Modi praised an article by President Vucic on AI, highlighting India’s rapid progress and the deepening ties between the two nations.

President Vucic’s article spotlighted AI’s transformative role in global economies and governance, acknowledging India’s strides in digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystems that position it as a key global technology leader.