Official name
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Form of government
Presidential system
Capital
Brazzaville
Date of establishment of bilateral relations
28 March 1964

Political relations

Diplomatic relations were established in 1964. Bilateral relations between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of the Congo are traditionally good and friendly.

President of the Republic of Serbia Tomislav Nikolić awarded President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso the Order of the Republic of Serbia on a Sash for his merits in developing and strengthening peaceful cooperation and friendly relations between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of the Congo.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso visited Belgrade from 21 to 23 April 2025.

Economic relations

According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, total merchandise trade with the Republic of the Congo amounted to EUR 1.3 million in 2025, of which Serbian exports accounted for EUR 1.1 million and imports for EUR 189,000.

Bilateral agreements

Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation
Date of signature/entry into force: 25 May 1964.

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of the Congo on the Mutual Abolition of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports
Date of entry into force: 1 August 2025.

Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Congo
Date of signature/entry into force: 22 April 2025.

Contacts

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Kinshasa (DR Congo): https://kinshasa.mfa.gov.rs.
Contact in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Department of Africa and Middle East (DAME); tel. 00 381 (0) 11 30 68 254; e-mail ozabi@mfa.rs.