"I attach great importance to development of China-Serbia ties": Xi's Statehood Day message to Vucic

"Sino-Serbian relations maintain a steady trend of development," the message states, among other things

President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping has congratulated President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on Serbia's upcoming Statehood Day. The message states:

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"Dear Mr. President,

On the occasion of Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia, on behalf of the Government and the people of China and my own behalf, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you and the friendly Serbian people.

Sino-Serbian relations maintain a steady trend of development. Mutual political trust between the two countries is strong, cooperation in various fields is achieving rich results, and the steely friendship is continuously deepening. Together, the two sides face the challenges of the Covid-19 epidemic, setting an example of cooperation in the fight against the epidemic in the world. At my invitation, you recently attended a summit of leaders of China and Central and Eastern European countries and made an outstanding contribution to the successful holding of the summit, which I highly appreciate.

I attach great importance to the development of relations between China and Serbia. I am ready to, together with you, raise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Serbia to an even higher level, within the joint development of the Belt and Road initiative, and cooperation between China and countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in order contribute to the well-being of our two countries and nations.

I wish your country much prosperity, and happiness and well-being to your people," said President Xi Jinping's message.

(Telegraf.rs)