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Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE, Serbian presidents discuss ties, regional and global issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, focusing on various areas of cooperation, particularly in investment, economy, trade, technology, food security, renewable energy, and other sectors that serve the mutual interests and development priorities of both nations. The talks were held as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership and comprehensive economic partnership between the UAE and Serbia. President Vučić welcomed Sheikh Mohamed during his working visit to Serbia and affirmed that the visit reflects the two countries' shared commitment to deepening cooperation in support of their peoples' aspirations for further progress and prosperity. The two leaders also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. In this context, Sheikh Mohamed underscored that the UAE believes in the importance of cooperation and in prioritising dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and addressing crises. Aleksandar Vučić bids farewell to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed at Nikola Tesla Airport on Thursday. WAM He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting peace and stability in the Balkans, highlighting the importance the country places on building development-focused partnerships with all nations in the region for the benefit of their peoples. Both sides expressed their shared interest in continuing efforts to strengthen UAE-Serbia ties in order to drive growth and prosperity for both countries and their peoples. They also underlined the importance of working together to support peace, stability, and development regionally and globally. Sheikh Mohamed was accompanied by a delegation that included Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant of Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Ahmed Hatem AlMenhali, UAE Ambassador to Serbia; Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eagle Hills; along with several senior officials. On Sheikh Mohamed's departure from Belgrade, President Vučić and a number of senior officials bid him farewell at the airport. WAM
Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE President arrives in Serbia on working visit
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Belgrade for a working visit to Serbia. Upon his arrival at Nikola Tesla Airport, His Highness was welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Sheikh Mohamed is accompanied by a high-level delegation, which includes ministers and senior officials. #UAEPresident arrives in #Serbia on working visit #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) July 17, 2025
TAG 91.1
2 days ago
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE President arrives in Serbia on working visit
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Belgrade for a working visit to Serbia. Upon his arrival at Nikola Tesla Airport, His Highness was welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Sheikh Mohamed is accompanied by a high-level delegation, which includes ministers and senior officials. #UAEPresident arrives in #Serbia on working visit #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) July 17, 2025
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
China's Military Flexes Muscles With Putin Ally
China has announced that it will conduct joint military training with Serbia, one of Russia's major allies in Europe, later this month as Beijing expands its foreign military cooperation. Newsweek has contacted Serbia's Defense Ministry for further comment via email. Serbia-which is not a member of the European Union-has maintained close ties with both Russia and China, with President Aleksandar Vučić describing China as "Serbia's most precious friend." The training is part of the growing military cooperation between the countries. The East Asian power provided air defense systems to the Balkan nation to help protect its airspace, raising concerns in the United States about Serbia's path toward European integration. In addition to rapidly building up its capabilities, the Chinese military has strengthened its relations with foreign counterparts through bilateral activities. From mid-April to early May, the Chinese and Egyptian air forces conducted joint training in the North African country. Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said on Monday that China would host the Peace Guardian-2025 joint training in Hebei Province-near the capital city of Beijing-in the second half of July, involving Chinese and Serbian army special forces. "This will be the first joint training between Chinese and Serbian militaries," the Chinese military official said, adding that the bilateral activity would help strengthen the combat capabilities of participating troops and deepen cooperation between the two armed forces. However, details of the training-including its content and duration-remain unclear. Neither China nor Serbia has announced the arrival of Serbian army special forces in China. Prior to the announcement of the training, the Chinese state-run Global Times published an interview on July 10 with Serbian Lieutenant Colonel Dalibor Aleksic, who commands an air defense unit operating two China-supplied weapon systems: the FK-3 and the HQ-17AE. The Serbian military officer said both Chinese air defense systems were satisfactory, praising their combat capabilities, performance, reliability, and ease of use and maintenance. Serbia's acquisition of Chinese air defense systems contributed to the further strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, Aleksic told Global Times, adding that, as a weapons expert, he was also fascinated by "many other Chinese weapon systems." Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in May: "China is ready to deepen strategic communication with Serbia, enhance mutual support, strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, continue supporting the construction and operation of relevant projects, give full play to their demonstrative effect, and achieve more outcomes that deliver mutual benefit and win-win results." Vuk Vuksanovic, a senior researcher at the Belgrade Center for Security Policy, told RFE/RL's Balkan Service in May 2024: "Serbia has demonstrated once again that China, not Russia, is its most important partner in the East at the moment, especially with Russian-Serbian ties under constant scrutiny because of Ukraine." While Serbia is likely to make additional purchases of Chinese military equipment, it remains to be seen whether China will send its troops to Serbia for joint training in the future. Related Articles China and India's Top Officials Meet Amid Tensions Over Pakistan, BorderChina Responds to Lindsey Graham Russia ThreatUS and Allies Train Forces for Pacific War With ChinaTaiwan Deploys HIMARS, Patriot, Stinger Weapons in China Invasion Exercise 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
China's Military Flexes Muscles With Putin Ally
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. China has announced that it will conduct joint military training with Serbia, one of Russia's major allies in Europe, later this month as Beijing expands its foreign military cooperation. Newsweek has contacted Serbia's Defense Ministry for further comment via email. Why It Matters Serbia—which is not a member of the European Union—has maintained close ties with both Russia and China, with President Aleksandar Vučić describing China as "Serbia's most precious friend." The training is part of the growing military cooperation between the countries. The East Asian power provided air defense systems to the Balkan nation to help protect its airspace, raising concerns in the United States about Serbia's path toward European integration. In addition to rapidly building up its capabilities, the Chinese military has strengthened its relations with foreign counterparts through bilateral activities. From mid-April to early May, the Chinese and Egyptian air forces conducted joint training in the North African country. What To Know Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said on Monday that China would host the Peace Guardian-2025 joint training in Hebei Province—near the capital city of Beijing—in the second half of July, involving Chinese and Serbian army special forces. "This will be the first joint training between Chinese and Serbian militaries," the Chinese military official said, adding that the bilateral activity would help strengthen the combat capabilities of participating troops and deepen cooperation between the two armed forces. However, details of the training—including its content and duration—remain unclear. Neither China nor Serbia has announced the arrival of Serbian army special forces in China. Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić shaking hands after signing bilateral documents during a meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024. Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić shaking hands after signing bilateral documents during a meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024. ELVIS BARUKCIC/AFP via Getty Images Prior to the announcement of the training, the Chinese state-run Global Times published an interview on July 10 with Serbian Lieutenant Colonel Dalibor Aleksic, who commands an air defense unit operating two China-supplied weapon systems: the FK-3 and the HQ-17AE. The Serbian military officer said both Chinese air defense systems were satisfactory, praising their combat capabilities, performance, reliability, and ease of use and maintenance. Serbia's acquisition of Chinese air defense systems contributed to the further strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, Aleksic told Global Times, adding that, as a weapons expert, he was also fascinated by "many other Chinese weapon systems." What People Are Saying Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in May: "China is ready to deepen strategic communication with Serbia, enhance mutual support, strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, continue supporting the construction and operation of relevant projects, give full play to their demonstrative effect, and achieve more outcomes that deliver mutual benefit and win-win results." Vuk Vuksanovic, a senior researcher at the Belgrade Center for Security Policy, told RFE/RL's Balkan Service in May 2024: "Serbia has demonstrated once again that China, not Russia, is its most important partner in the East at the moment, especially with Russian-Serbian ties under constant scrutiny because of Ukraine." What Happens Next While Serbia is likely to make additional purchases of Chinese military equipment, it remains to be seen whether China will send its troops to Serbia for joint training in the future.
