Latvia–Serbia relations

Latvia-Serbia relations

Latvia	Serbia

Latvia and Serbia maintain diplomatic relations established in 1917. The Soviet Union maintained relations with the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until the dissolution and breakup of both countries in 1991. Following its independence, Latvia established relations with Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (later Serbia and Montenegro) of which Serbia is considered sole successor. ^[1]

Political relations

Latvia is a significant supporter of Serbia's EU ascension. ^[2]

Economic relations

Trade between two countries amounted to nearly $33 million in 2023; Serbian merchandise exports to Latvia were standing at over $20 million; Latvia's export to Serbia were about $13 million. ^[3]

Resident diplomatic missions

• Latvia is represented in Serbia through its embassy in Athens, Greece.
• Serbia is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Plans are announced in 2025 to establish an embassy in Riga. ^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Foreign relations of Latvia
• Foreign relations of Serbia

References

1. "Country programme framework". UNDP Serbia. UNDP. Archived from the original on May 5, 2010. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
2. "Foreign Minister Braže, on welcoming the Serbian Foreign Minister Djuric: Latvia supports further EU enlargement – the progress of Serbia and other countries in the region is essential for us | Ārlietu ministrija". www.mfa.gov.lv. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
3. "Privredna komora Srbije". Privredna komora Srbije.
4. "Latvia | Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.rs. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
5. "Serbia to open embassy in Latvia". www.baltictimes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-24.