In a telephone conversation on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic discussed the continuation of diplomatic efforts and underlined the need to strengthen political and economic relations between Tehran and Belgrade.
Pezeshkian thanked Serbia for its clear positions and humanitarian assistance to Iran during the recent conflict and said Tehran has consistently favored dialogue and continues to pursue negotiations in a positive atmosphere.
The Iranian president described the Israeli regime’s policies as a key source of regional instability and said the aggression carried out by the US and the Zionist regime against Iran had failed to achieve its objectives.
He added that the attacks resulted in major human and material losses, including the martyrdom of 168 schoolchildren in Minab and late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as well as damage to national infrastructure.
Pezeshkian also reaffirmed Iran’s support for Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, stressing that Tehran remains committed to its longstanding position on preserving Serbia’s unity and will not be affected by external pressure from the European Union.
For his part, President Vucic expressed condolences over the loss of lives during the recent conflict and said Serbia had sent an official representative to attend the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader.
He also thanked Iran for its continued support for Serbia’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
Welcoming the ceasefire memorandum of understanding and continued diplomatic engagement, the Serbian president expressed hope that the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US would reach a successful outcome and help reinforce lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond.
Vucic further voiced Belgrade’s interest in expanding relations with Tehran and expressed hope for a meeting with President Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Serbian president also invited his Iranian counterpart to attend Expo 2027 and called for broader economic cooperation between the two countries.