Japan-Serbia Relations
Attendance of Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA at the Seminar Commemorating the Entry into Force of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Serbia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment
On November 12, Ms. IKUINA Akiko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the seminar commemorating the entry into force of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Serbia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment held at the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Tokyo, and delivered closing remarks on behalf of the Government of Japan.
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina stated that the entry into force of the Agreement will further bolster the ongoing trend of deepening economic relations between the two countries in recent years. She also expressed her expectations that the agreement will particularly promote investment, thereby contributing to the further strengthening of bilateral economic relations.
- Furthermore, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina mentioned that the Green x Expo 2027 will be held in Yokohama, Japan, and the Belgrade Specialized Expo 2027 will be held in Serbia in 2027, expressing Japan’s desire to continue cooperating closely with Serbia toward the success of both events.
Note: Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Serbia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment entered into force on July 30, 2026. This Agreement provides for comprehensive and detailed rules regarding promotion and protection of investment between Japan and the Republic of Serbia. The entry into force of this Agreement will contribute to promotion of bilateral investments as well as further development of economic relations between the two countries.