Diplomatic Engagements in Belgrade

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who holds the portfolios of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, met with Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on further strengthening the ties between India and Serbia, as Rijiju later stated on X.

Earlier in the day, Rijiju also met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić. Following that meeting, Rijiju posted on X that they had discussed the longstanding friendship between India and Serbia and exchanged views on deepening bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Indian Diaspora Interaction

As part of his engagements in Belgrade, Rijiju interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in the Serbian capital. He lauded their role in deepening people-to-people connect between the two nations and appreciated their warmth and contribution in strengthening bilateral cultural ties.

NAM Commemorative Meeting

Rijiju is leading the Indian delegation at the High-Level Commemorative Meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the First Conference of Heads of State or Heads of Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade. The meeting is being held from August 31 to September 1 under the theme 'The Legacy of Non-Alignment: Lessons for Today's World'.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting will commemorate the First Conference of Heads of State or Government of NAM. The MEA also mentioned that India is a founding member of the movement, which brings together 121 developing countries on a platform of historical significance, and that India remains committed to the principles and values of the movement.