Relationship dossier
Serbia
Singapore
Relationship assessment
Cordial relations with modest economic cooperation and a Kosovo-related sensitivity
Serbia toward Singapore
+20Serbia concluded a bilateral agreement with Singapore to avoid double taxation, providing a concrete framework for economic relations.
Singapore toward Serbia
+20Singapore concluded a bilateral agreement with Serbia to avoid double taxation. Singapore's recognition of Kosovo is a source of sensitivity in its relations with Serbia.
Overall relationship
+15The relationship is characterized by cordial diplomatic engagement and a concrete economic framework, but there is limited basis for describing it as a close partnership. Singapore's recognition of Kosovo creates a political sensitivity for Serbia.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Serbia and Singapore maintain generally cordial relations with some concrete economic cooperation, including a bilateral agreement to avoid double taxation. The relationship appears limited in breadth compared with a close strategic partnership. Singapore's recognition of Kosovo is a point of sensitivity for Serbia.
Areas of tension
- Singapore's recognition of Kosovo, which Serbia regards as part of its territory.
Key developments
Serbia and Singapore concluded an agreement to avoid double taxation.
Singapore recognized Kosovo, a decision opposed by Serbia.
Major uncertainties
- The extent of trade, investment and other bilateral cooperation is unclear.
- The practical scope and implementation of bilateral economic arrangements are unclear.