Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian President Vucic, reaffirms strong India-Serbia ties
Rijiju highlighted India's founding role in the movement and reiterated New Delhi's commitment to peace, sovereignty, dialogue and cooperation among nations
On September 1, 2026, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. The two reaffirmed the robust friendship and expanding partnership between New Delhi and Belgrade. Rijiju, who also serves as the Minority Affairs Minister, engaged in a cordial discussion with Vucic during the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade.
He expressed their shared respect and common interests, as reported through social media posts. At the event, Rijiju addressed the attendees, emphasizing India's pioneering role in the Non-Aligned Movement and reaffirming New Delhi's dedication to peace, sovereignty, dialogue, and cooperation. He reiterated that these principles remain pertinent in the contemporary world.
India was one of the founding members, with the movement's inaugural summit held in Belgrade in 1961.
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