President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on an official visit to Belgrade. During their meeting, they discussed key political and economic topics and strategies to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Macron expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized that France is committed to supporting Serbia’s progress toward European integration, highlighting Serbia’s role within the European Political Community.
Official Visit of French President Macron: Discussions on Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Economy
30 August 2024
One of the focal points of their discussions was artificial intelligence, with Serbia recognized as an important partner in the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) initiative. Speaking at the Youth and Artificial Intelligence Forum at InGrid – Schneider Electric LLC, President Macron praised Serbia's efforts in advancing AI innovation and announced an AI Summit to be held in France in 2025.
At the Forum, President Vučić emphasized the importance of collaboration in innovation and youth talent development, underscoring the significance of projects with French partners, such as infrastructure development and investments in modern technologies. As part of the visit, Vučić and Macron marked the completion of modernization work at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport, a result of the strategic partnership with VINCI Airports.
This visit reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening French-Serbian relations in science, innovation, and the economy. Macron expressed his satisfaction with France’s ongoing support for Serbia in various projects, noting that this cooperation will enhance the economic and technological competitiveness of both nations.
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