Serbia

While meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Xi said that China and Serbia should deepen mutual cooperation and bring more benefits to people from both nations.

Since the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016, China and Serbia have steadily promoted cooperation in various areas, Xi said.

China and the Balkan nation have strengthened their mutual political trust and firmly support each other's core interests, Xi said. Serbia is an important country in the joint building of the Belt and Road, Xi added.

Xi called for joint efforts with Serbia to enhance multilateral and international cooperation, maintain multilateralism and promote global peace and development.

Vucic offered his congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, saying that China's successful development has provided a good example for Serbia.

Serbia firmly supports and proactively takes part in Belt and Road cooperation, he said, adding that the initiative is bringing benefits to the people of Serbia and other countries of the world.

The major cooperation projects, including a Chinese-invested steel plant in Serbia, have greatly promoted the economic development of Serbia, he said.