Belgrade: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the outgoing Iranian ambassador, Rashid Hassanpour, in enhancing the cultural and civilizational ties between Iran and Serbia. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Vucic, in a farewell meeting on Friday, thanked Hassanpour for his significant contributions to strengthening the relations between the two countries. He commended the ambassador for his role in introducing the rich culture and civilization of Iran to the Serbian people, acknowledging the importance of these efforts in fostering a deeper understanding between the nations. The Serbian president also shared his thoughts on Instagram, wishing Hassanpour success in his future endeavors and highlighting that the meeting reaffirmed both nations' commitment to enhancing cooperation and friendly relations. This farewell comes after Vucic's phone conversation in July with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which he congratulated Pezeshkian on his election victory. During their conversation, Vucic noted the development of relations between Iran and Serbia during the presidency of Ayatollah Raisi, expressing hope that the improvement of relations and expansion of cooperation in various fields would continue under Pezeshkian's leadership. Pezeshkian, who has previously served as head of the Iran-Serbia Parliamentary Friendship Group, expressed optimism about utilizing mutual capacities to further develop cooperation in various fields.