Diplomatic Outreach: Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe PM Américo Ramos in Belgrade, thanking the government for its stance on Kosovo and discussing deeper cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalisation and culture, plus confirmation of participation in Expo 2027. Bilateral Support: Serbian PM Djuro Macut also met Ramos, publicly thanking São Tomé and Príncipe for backing Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in international votes, and announcing continued university scholarships and support via Serbia’s IT and eGovernment office. US Visa Policy Impact: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 business and tourist visas; São Tomé and Príncipe is listed among the affected countries, raising new financial and compliance pressure for travellers. Heritage Milestone: UNESCO inscribed 25 new World Heritage sites at its Busan session, including the first-ever inscription for São Tomé and Príncipe: the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe. China Congratulates Re-election: Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to re-elected President Carlos Vila Nova, highlighting strengthened China–São Tomé and Príncipe ties and cooperation under FOCAC. Election Confirmation: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Constitutional Court officially declared Vila Nova president-elect after certifying July 19 results, with 55.88% of valid votes.