Chinese President Xi joins world leaders in congratulating Serbia on the country's Statehood Day

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President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic today received a message from President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, congratulating him on Serbia's Statehood Day (Sretenje), February 15.

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"Dear Mr. President, on the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia, on behalf of the Government and the people of China, I wish to send you and the friendly Serbian people warm congratulations and best wishes.

Under your leadership, economic development and social building in Serbiam remarkable results have been achieved, and the living standard of citizens is constantly improving," wrote Xi Jinping.

"Serbia stands for independence, and its international position and influence are constantly improving. As a good friend of Serbia, China looks forward to such successes," the letter further stated.

It is added that under the joint leadership, Chinese-Serbian relations have experienced a step forward in recent years.

"Our two countries share strong mutual political trust and mutually support each other regarding the vital interests, and the depth and breadth of the practical cooperation are continuously increasing, quality and efficiency are constantly improving, making a positive contribution to the development of both sides, the high-quality joint development of the Belt and Road and building a community with a common future for humanity.

I attach great importance to the development of relations between China and Serbia. I am ready to make joint efforts with you in order to intensify exchanges between our two countries at all levels, to deepen comprehensive cooperation and advance the Sino-Serbian comprehensive strategic partnership to an even higher level. I wish your country prosperity, and its people happiness and well-being," President Xi Jinping's message concluded.

(Telegraf.rs)