The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Serbia have discussed ways to strengthen strategic cooperation aimed at enhancing sustainable food security systems under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade during her official visit to Serbia.
The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security and sustainable agriculture, while also supporting shared economic development goals.
During the meeting, both sides highlighted the strength and growing momentum of UAE–Serbia relations. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture, and sustainable development.
They also praised the achievements of Emirati companies operating in Serbia and expressed a shared ambition to expand collaboration in key sectors such as livestock production. Both parties exchanged views on the importance of building resilient food systems, strengthening cooperation under the UAE-Serbia CEPA.
Dr. Amna Al Dahak expressed her satisfaction with the visit, noting that it reflects the growing strength of bilateral relations. She said that, “Strengthening the sustainability and resilience of food security systems is a core strategic pillar of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Serbia.”
“Through this important step, we aim to build a leading model of international cooperation that combines political vision with investment and trade capabilities, turning them into tangible projects on the ground that bring together the public and private sectors and support strong supply chains that serve the shared interests of both countries,” Dr. Al Dahak added.
The UAE delegation included officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along with senior leaders from key national food and agriculture entities.
UAE–Serbia expand cooperation in agriculture, water and agri-tech
As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, Dr. Amna Al Dahak held a bilateral meeting with Dr. Dragan Glamocic, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia.
The meeting focused on advancing cooperation between the UAE and Serbia in food security, sustainable agriculture, agri-technology, livestock development, water resource management, and agricultural trade.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of the upcoming United Nations Water Conference 2026, which will be hosted by the UAE this year, as a key platform for advancing desalination technologies.
During her meeting with Marko Čadež, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, discussions focused on moving cooperation beyond government frameworks towards direct trade partnerships, as well as developing an integrated digital logistics ecosystem for agricultural value chains.
According to the statement, “Dr. Amna attended the Serbia Business Summit 2026, which addressed the future of economic cooperation and climate policy. The summit featured an open dialogue with Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties.”
