Political relations
Bilateral relations between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Spain are excellent and friendly. They are characterized by sincere and unequivocal mutual support on issues of vital national interest to both countries. The Republic of Serbia is particularly grateful to the Kingdom of Spain for its firm and principled position regarding the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia, specifically the non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called "Kosovo," as well as the support Spain provides in this regard within international organizations. At the same time, the Republic of Serbia provides unreserved, principled, and unequivocal support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Spain.
President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić visited Madrid on February 23, 2022, where he met with King Felipe VI of Spain and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić paid a visit to Madrid on September 3–4, 2025, meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares Bueno. Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović visited the Kingdom of Spain on July 14–16, 2026, while the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, visited on May 27–28, 2026, meeting with the presidents of both houses of the Spanish Parliament. President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sánchez maintain regular meetings on the sidelines of international gatherings, with the most recent held on June 29, 2025, in Seville. Notable visits from Spain include the visit of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Serbia on July 29–30, 2022, during which he met with President Aleksandar Vučić; the visit of Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to Belgrade on April 12–13, 2023; and the visit of Minister of Defense Margarita Robles on July 3, 2026, when she met with President Aleksandar Vučić and Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić. The year 2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Serbia and Spain.
Economic relations
Economic cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Spain demonstrates a positive trend, with significant room for further development in line with existing potential and excellent political relations between the two countries. Total trade in goods in 2025 reached €1.14 billion, with Serbian exports growing by 22.4%, while total trade in goods and services surpassed €1.5 billion. In the period from January to June 2026, trade in goods reached €690 million, with Serbia's exports increasing by 40% compared to the same period of the previous year. Spain is an important investment partner, with Spanish companies operating in Serbia across the automotive, metalworking, pharmaceutical, packaging, and hospitality sectors. Spain's cumulative investments between 2010 and 2024 amounted to €155.8 million. Prospective areas for further cooperation include transport infrastructure, energy and renewable energy sources, environmental protection, water and waste management, agriculture, tourism, and advanced technologies. The Framework Protocol on Financial and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Infrastructure Projects, signed in 2022, serves as an institutional framework for strengthening economic ties. The specialized exhibition EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, in which Spain will participate, represents an additional opportunity to intensify business contacts.
Bilateral agreements
There are 30 bilateral agreements currently in force, the most significant of which include:
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Agreement between Serbia and Montenegro and the Kingdom of Spain on the Succession of Bilateral Treaties (in force since December 20, 2005)
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Framework Protocol on Financial and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain in the Field of Infrastructure Projects (in force since February 16, 2023)
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Agreement between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Spain on Cooperation in the Fight Against Crime (in force since October 31, 2011)
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Convention between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital (in force since March 28, 2010)
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on Cooperation in the Field of Defense (in force since March 9, 2009)
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Agreement between Serbia and Montenegro and Spain on the Mutual Abolition of Visas for Diplomatic, Official, and Service Passports (in force since June 30, 2006)
Contacts
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Madrid: http://www.madrid.mfa.gov.rs/
Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Belgrade: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/BELGRADO/en/Embajada/Pages/HorariosLocalizacionContacto.aspx
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia: Department for Europe, Tel: +381 11 306 8326, Email: oev@mfa.rs