Celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Serbia

13. Feb 2026.
On the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Tunisia organized a reception on February 13, 2026, which was attended by the Minister of Communication Technologies H.E. Mr. Sofiene Hemissi on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tunisia, representatives of Tunisian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, the academic community and the media, as well as the diaspora.

The ceremony was opened by the Carthage Symphony Orchestra choir, which sang the anthems of Serbia and Tunisia.

Ambassador Dijana Ivančić pointed out the historical context of the celebration of Sretenje, highlighting the struggle of the Serbian people for a free and independent state. She emphasized that our country is today one of the fastest growing economies with an internationally recognized investment climate and the proud host of the specialized exhibition EXPO 2027. She highlighted the symbolic significance of marking Sretnje in 2026, when Serbia and Tunisia celebrate two major anniversaries – 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations and 110 years since the landing of the Serbian army in Bizerte. Speaking about the traditional friendship between Serbia and Tunisia, she emphasized that Serbia is ready to strengthen cooperation with Tunisia in the spirit of decades-long friendship and for the benefit of the well-being of our peoples.

Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies H.E. Mr. Sofiene Hemissi highlighted the traditional and historical friendship between Serbia and Tunisia. He stressed that both countries are achieving good results in the information and communication technologies and startup sectors, which represents good potential for bilateral cooperation in this domain. He expressed satisfaction regarding Tunisia's participation as a guest of honor at the 69th International Book Fair in Belgrade, as well as at EXPO 2027. He expressed his gratitude to the Ambassador Ivančić for her continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Serbia and Tunisia.

At the reception, the Embassy presented a brochure prepared on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Serbia and Tunisia.