Asia
Serbia has excellent relations with countries such as the People's Republic of China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. These four countries are important economic partners for Serbia in Asia.
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| India | See India–Serbia relations | |
| Indonesia |
Indonesia has very close relations with Serbia, especially within the fields of trade, culture and tourism. Indonesia has also voiced support for Serbia's territorial integrity over the Kosovo issue. |
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| Japan | 20 May 1997 | See Japan–Serbia relations
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| Malaysia |
Entry to Malaysia was refused to all Serbian passport holders until 2007, unless they were in possession of a letter of approval from Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs. Citizens of Serbia and Montenegro were banned from participating in Malaysia My Second Home program. However, in August 2008, senior officials of Serbia and Malaysia held their first diplomatic meeting since 1991. Afterwards, Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić said that establishing an embassy in Malaysia was a possibility, bilateral agreements between the two nations would be signed, and Malaysia has removed all visa restrictions for Serbian citizens. This meant that now only the citizens of Israel were banned from participating in Malaysia My Second Home program. Two months later in October 2008, Malaysia recognized Kosovo as an independent state. Malaysia's decision has harmed relations between the two countries and it no longer appears likely that any bilateral agreements will be signed. |
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| South Korea | See Serbia–South Korea relations
South Korea has an embassy in Belgrade Serbia has an embassy in South Korea |
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| Pakistan | See Pakistan–Serbia relations
Pakistan considers Serbia to be a very important country and that the relations between the two states are warm and friendly. |
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| People's Republic of China | See People's Republic of China–Serbia relations
China has always traditionally had very warm and close relations with Belgrade since the establishing of diplomatic relations in 1955. |
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| Vietnam |
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