Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is visiting Georgia on his first official trip to the country, with trade and political meetings in Tbilisi on June 15.
Vučić arrived at Tbilisi airport with his wife and a state delegation. Georgian Dream Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili welcomed the delegation and said the visit would be of “the utmost importance” for strengthening trade and economic ties. She noted that negotiations on a free trade agreement between Georgia and Serbia are under way.
The Serbian leader has met President Mikheil Kavelashvili, with further meetings with Georgian government officials expected during the visit.
Meeting at the Orbeliani Palace
On June 15, Vučić held a one-on-one meeting with Kavelashvili after a ceremonial reception at the Orbeliani Presidential Palace in central Tbilisi.
According to a social media statement by Kavelashvili, the two discussed close friendly relations between the countries, cultural affinity, shared values and current geopolitical challenges. They also spoke about deepening cooperation in political, economic, technological, educational and scientific-research fields.
Kavelashvili said cultural identity and the complex challenges facing both states create a strong basis for further bilateral ties and for supporting each other’s positions on the international stage. He added that they discussed political developments in both countries and the importance of ensuring global peace, security and stability.
Context for the visit
Georgia and Serbia are both European Union candidate countries. The European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Report gave rather negative assessments to both states’ reform progress, according to regional media coverage of the visit.
The trip also takes place amid sustained political tension in both countries. Anti-government protest movements emerged in Georgia and Serbia around the same period in 2024, and domestic politics in each capital remain closely watched by diplomats and analysts.
Vučić’s visit to Tbilisi comes nearly six months after Kavelashvili travelled to Belgrade in December 2025, when the two sides signalled interest in closer economic and diplomatic contact.
Trade and what comes next
Officials on both sides have highlighted commerce as a central theme of the visit. Serbia and Georgia already exchange goods across several sectors, and a free trade deal — if concluded — could lower barriers for exporters and investors on both sides.
Further meetings during Vučić’s stay are expected to cover additional government-level agreements and public appearances. Georgian media report that more announcements may follow as the delegation’s programme continues.
For residents and businesses in Tbilisi, the visit is a visible reminder of Georgia’s efforts to diversify partnerships beyond its immediate neighbourhood while pursuing EU accession and maintaining ties with a range of European and non-European partners.
