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Relationship dossier

Serbia South Africa

Relationship assessment

Constructive ties, with economic cooperation and South Africa's non-recognition of Kosovo

Serbia toward South Africa

+25

Serbia participates in bilateral economic cooperation with South Africa, providing a concrete basis for government-to-government engagement. The scope and implementation of that cooperation are unclear.

South Africa toward Serbia

+30

South Africa participates in bilateral economic cooperation with Serbia and does not recognize Kosovo, aligning its position on Kosovo's status with Serbia's stated policy.

Overall relationship

+25

The relationship has a cooperative foundation in bilateral economic engagement, while South Africa's non-recognition of Kosovo is an important point of alignment with Serbia. The scope and practical depth of cooperation remain unclear.

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

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Serbia and South Africa maintain a cooperative relationship supported by bilateral economic cooperation and diplomatic engagement. South Africa's non-recognition of Kosovo aligns with Serbia's position on Kosovo's status. The relationship appears constructive, though its breadth and the implementation of bilateral arrangements are unclear.

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