Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Newsmax on Friday that his bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly this week marked a turning point in U.S.-Serbia relations, launching what he called a "strategic dialogue" of "utmost significance" for his country.
On "American Agenda," Vucic said the discussions will ultimately span political, economic, and energy issues, stressing that for Serbia, deepening ties with the U.S. is crucial.
"We both announced commencement of our strategic dialogue, which will be very important, of an utmost significance for my country," he said. "It means that we will discuss all necessary issues, economic issues, energy issues. We would like to see more U.S. investors in all these sectors in our country."
Vucic said American companies are already playing an increasing role in Serbia, with current projects valued at about $10 billion.
He said he hopes this dialogue will expand opportunities further while navigating difficult political conversations, particularly as Serbia balances its long-standing ties with Russia and its aspirations for closer integration with the West.
Beyond policy matters, Vucic emphasized President Donald Trump's remarkable popularity in Serbia. He said that Trump holds approval ratings exceeding 70% among Serbians, levels unmatched elsewhere in the world.
"Serbia is a country where the president of the United States has the biggest popularity in the entire world," Vucic said. "It's about 70-plus percent. If you can name another country with that level of popularity, just let me know."
While acknowledging that Belgrade and Washington might not agree on every issue, Vucic said the new framework demonstrates Serbia's willingness to engage constructively with the United States.
He underscored his government's commitment to pursuing greater cooperation, particularly in energy security and investment, while navigating the challenges of a turbulent international landscape shaped by Russia's war in Ukraine.
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