On February 19, 2026, H.E. Mr. Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, met with Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Indian President recalled her visit to Serbia in June 2023 and expressed gratitude for the hospitality. Both countries, being co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement and current partners in the Global South, share a special bond. The Presidents identified Artificial Intelligence as a key area for collaboration and noted the potential for expanding bilateral trade and investment in sectors like IT, manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and education. Both leaders emphasized the potential for deepening cooperation for mutual benefit. This release was posted by PIB Delhi at 6:58 PM on February 19, 2026 and has release ID: 2230354. Visitor Counter : 291.
Key Entities Referenced
Serbia: A country engaging in bilateral cooperation with India.
India: A country engaging in bilateral cooperation with Serbia.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Location where the meeting between the President of Serbia and the President of India took place.
Non-Aligned Movement: Historical organization co-founded by India and Serbia.
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PRESIDENT OF SERBIA MEETS THE
PRESIDENT
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 6:58PM by PIB Delhi
H.E. Mr Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia met President of India, Smt. Droupadi
Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 19, 2026).
Welcoming President Vučić at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President fondly recalled her visit to Serbia in June
2023. She thanked him and the Government of Serbia for the gracious hospitality extended to her during
the visit.
The President said that from being co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement to currently being partners
in the Global South, India and Serbia share a special bond. Together, both countries have an important role
to play in the Global South.
The President added that given both Serbia and India’s competence in Artificial Intelligence, it is an area
where we can deepen our collaboration. There is also good scope to expand our bilateral trade and
investment. Areas such as IT, manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, tourism and
education can become important pillars for our engagement in the years to come.The two leaders agreed that there is immense potential for further deepening bilateral cooperation between
India and Serbia. They emphasised the continued cooperation between the two countries for the mutual
benefit and prosperity of our peoples.
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