Belgrade, 20 October 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan B.Imanbayev attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the “Liberators of Belgrade” Monument, marking the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the Serbian capital from Nazi occupation.
The event was attended by representatives of the Government of Serbia and the City of Belgrade administration, members of the diplomatic corps, public figures and media representatives. The ceremony featured an honour guard formation and the national anthems of the victorious nations, including the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The “Liberators of Belgrade” Memorial is dedicated to Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers who fell during the liberation of the city.
The 73rd Guards Rifle Division, formed in Kazakhstan, took part in the liberation of Yugoslavia and its capital, Belgrade. To date, the names of approximately 200 Kazakhstanis who were killed or went missing in the battles for Yugoslavia are known.
Belgrade, 1 October 2026 – As part of the annual international Ethnology Fest, a presentation of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage was held, with Kazakhstan selected this year as the “Country in Focus”.
The event, held at the Ethnographic Museum under the patronage Mrs. Tamara Vučić, was attended by Serbian Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković, Minister for Gender Equality Tatjana Macura, representatives of the Serbian media, business, cultural and academic communities, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Serbia.
The programme featured works by the Kazakh fashion house Aspara, as well as a musical performance by renowned Kazakh performer Akerke Tazhibayeva.
Opening the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Bolat Imanbayev noted that Kazakhstan carefully preserves the heritage and traditions of the Great Steppe, consistently develops the nation’s cultural code for transmission to future generations, and harmoniously combines it with contemporary culture.
He also emphasised the importance of cultural diplomacy as a foundation for strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Serbia, which are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
Festival guests showed great interest in the works of Kazakh designers, highlighting the distinctive character of Kazakh traditions and national art. Particular attention was given to the national costumes presented, contemporary interpretations of traditional elements, and musical creativity.
Ethnology Fest is an annual international festival dedicated to promoting intangible cultural heritage, preserving cultural identity, and bringing traditional crafts together with contemporary fashion. In 2026, as part of the festival’s 10th anniversary, the participation of the Kazakh creative team was supported by the Qazaq Creative Foundation for the Development of Creative Industries.
Belgrade, September 15, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Serbia Bolat Imanbayev met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Natasa Rasevic.
During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation in the consular and legal sphere, as well as the expansion of the legal and treaty framework between the two countries.
Particular attention was paid to the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Serbia, the development of consular contacts, the improvement of mechanisms for providing consular assistance, and the exchange of experience in this area.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue constructive cooperation on consular matters and maintain working contacts on current areas of the bilateral agenda.
Belgrade, 11 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbayev met with Advisor to the President of Serbia for Foreign Policy Tatjana Jović.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the progress in implementing the agreements reached following the official visit of the Head of State to Serbia (18-19 November 2024) and the visit of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić to Astana (26-27 February 2026).
Tatjana Jović stressed that official Belgrade will continue its consistent policy of strengthening friendly ties and fostering rapprochement between the peoples of Serbia and Kazakhstan.
The sides noted the common positions of the two countries on the international agenda and their commitment to compliance with the norms of international law, and also discussed the progress of ongoing joint projects and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in such areas as digitalization, AI, energy, agriculture, tourism and construction.
Belgrade, 8 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbayev met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Tamara Rastovac-Siamashvili.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the progress of ongoing projects and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation, including in such areas as digitalization, AI, energy, agriculture, tourism and construction.
Particular interest was noted in deepening cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere through more active contacts in education, between healthcare institutions, as well as sports and creative groups.
The interlocutors exchanged views on the schedule of upcoming bilateral events in 2026-2027, including Kazakhstan's participation in the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2027 in Belgrade.
Belgrade, 3 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbaev met with Nenad Popović, Minister for International Economic Cooperation of the Republic of Serbia.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress made in implementing the agreements reached following the Head of State’s official visit to Serbia (18–19 November 2024) and Serbian President A. Vučić’s visit to Astana (26–27 February 2026).
Minister Popović congratulated Kazakh leadership on the successful conduct of the Kurultai elections and emphasised the Serbian side’s firm commitment to implementing all the agreements reached at the highest level, highlighting in particular the prospects for cooperation in the fields of transport, construction, artificial intelligence, digitalisation and education.
The Ambassador noted Kazakhstan’s interest in strengthening a mutually beneficial partnership in the fields of agriculture, energy, tourism and healthcare.
Following the meeting, the parties exchanged specific plans for the coming period, aimed at giving further impetus to the development of Kazakh-Serbian relations.
Belgrade, 17 August 2026 – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Serbia Bolat Imanbaev presented his Letters of Credence to Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia.
During the meeting, President Vučić warmly reflected on his recent visit to Astana and conveyed his best wishes to the Head of Kazakhstan. He reiterated his commitment to strengthening cooperation between Serbia and Kazakhstan, emphasizing the importance of implementing agreements reached at the highest levels.
Ambassador Imanbaev affirmed Astana’s dedication to maintaining and deepening the partnership of trust between the two nations, highlighting the need for enhanced multifaceted cooperation.
The discussions covered several pressing issues on the bilateral agenda, noting that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Serbia. Both sides focused on advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture, energy, digitalization, construction, culture, science, healthcare, education, and tourism, particularly in light of the established direct flight between the two capitals.
In closing, President Vučić welcomed Kazakhstan’s participation in the upcoming EXPO 2027 International Specialized Exhibition in Belgrade and wished Ambassador Imanbaev every success in his duties in Serbia.
Belgrade, August 14, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov paid a working visit to Belgrade. The primary focus of the visit was to discuss progress in implementing high-level agreements reached following the official visit of the Head of State to Serbia in 2024, as well as the visit of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to Astana in February 2026.
During a meeting with Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia, the parties discussed the practical implementation of the provisions of the Protocol from the 4th meeting of the Kazakh-Serbian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, along with the prospects for holding the next meeting of the Commission and its agenda.
An exchange of views on current regional and international issues of mutual interest took place during a meeting with Damjan Jović, State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The parties noted the high level of political cooperation between the two countries, which are celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, and expressed their readiness for further partnership, both bilaterally and in the context of mutual support on the international stage. The Serbian side expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for its steadfast support of Serbia’s territorial integrity.
Issues relating to Kazakhstan's participation in the forthcoming international specialized exhibition EXPO-2027 in Belgrade were discussed with Jagoda Lazarević, Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade and Commissioner for the exhibition. Particular emphasis was placed on Astana’s experience with the post-exhibition use of EXPO-2017 infrastructure.
The parties also expressed a mutual interest in further enhancing cooperation in the trade and economic sphere. Mrs. Lazarević highlighted Kazakhstan's achievements as a global bridge between Europe and Asia, emphasizing the need for joint efforts to strengthen mutual food and energy security.
Following the meeting with Nenad Popović, Serbia’s Minister for International Economic Cooperation, Belgrade's commitment to deepening multifaceted economic cooperation with Kazakhstan was reaffirmed. Significant potential for cooperation was noted in the fields of the nuclear industry, agriculture, higher education, as well as space technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence.
The prospects for expanding trade and economic ties between the business communities of the two countries were discussed during a meeting with the leadership of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and key members of the Kazakh-Serbian Business Council.
Belgrade, August 5, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Serbia Bolat Imanbayev met with the management and representatives of FC Tobol (Kostanay), who arrived in Belgrade to take part in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round match against Serbian club Partizan.
During the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated the team on reaching the international stage and wished the players, coaching staff, and club management every success and good sporting fortune in the upcoming match.
Representatives of FC Tobol expressed their gratitude for its support, noting that the attention and encouragement from Kazakhstan’s diplomatic mission provide the team with additional motivation ahead of this important fixture.
The match between FC Tobol (Kostanay) and FC Partizan (Belgrade) will take place in the Serbian capital on August 6, 2026.