# Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal

https://mins.news/en/item/17058

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 17:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/8/serbia-and-ukraine-pledge-closer-economic-ties-eye-free-trade-deal?traffic_source=rss

> Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as cooperation between the two countries deepens. The partners are also looking toward a possible free trade deal. Their commitments point to broader economic ties alongside continued assistance for Ukraine. The announcement frames the relationship as expanding through both reconstruction support and trade discussions.

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