Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić paid a state visit to China from May 24-28.
On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping held talks with his Serbian counterpart at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
President Xi noted that during his state visit to Serbia in 2024, the two sides jointly opened a new chapter of building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. Over the past two years, efforts to build this community have produced positive outcomes, which have not only brought benefits to the two peoples, but also set a fine example for state-to-state relations. The Chinese and Serbian nations have both experienced sufferings and glories and forged a persevering and tenacious character. Both nations are dedicated to pursuing independence and defending national dignity and understand the importance of promoting peaceful development and upholding fairness and justice. The two sides need to strengthen exchanges, consolidate mutual trust, deepen cooperation and extend mutual support, and work together to embark on a bright path toward a shared prosperous future, and bring China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
President Xi emphasised that the China-Serbia ironclad friendship is unique and underpinned by deep historical logic and a strong practical foundation. The two sides should continue giving each other firm support. China supports Serbia in following a development path that fits its national conditions and stands ready to strengthen experience sharing on governance with Serbia. The two sides need to strengthen the connection between their development strategies, work for the sound implementation of the mid-term action plan for Belt and Road cooperation, and further advance cooperation in areas such as transport and energy infrastructure. Facing a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the two sides need to expand cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, green energy and advanced manufacturing, and identify new areas of growth.
In a changing and turbulent world, China and Serbia need to continue stepping up coordination and collaboration in international affairs, practice true multilateralism, and make unremitting efforts to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Vučić extended congratulations on China’s success in formulating and launching its 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development and expressed his confidence that under the leadership of President Xi, China will make greater achievements in its development. Since Serbia and China established a comprehensive strategic partnership, relations between the two countries have made remarkable progress, and cooperation has deepened across the board. The Serbian and Chinese peoples enjoy an ironclad friendship. The Serbian people will never forget China’s support for Serbia in safeguarding its independence and sovereignty and in pursuing its own path of development.
Serbia looks forward to working with China to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advance major projects, intensify people-to-people exchanges, and achieve more tangible results in Serbia-China relations. China, as a major country, has always treated smaller countries with equality and respect, and abided by international law, setting a good example for the world. Serbia supports the major global initiatives put forward by President Xi and stands ready to continue strengthening multilateral coordination with China to safeguard international peace, fairness and justice.
After the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of more than 20 cooperation documents in the areas of political relations, economy and trade, science and technology, education, legal affairs and culture.
The two sides issued a joint statement on continuously building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era and a joint statement on advancing the implementation of the four global initiatives. We will report on these in a subsequent post.
In the evening of May 25, President Xi held a presentation ceremony to award the Friendship Medal to President Vučić at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi noted that President Vučić has long been committed to promoting China-Serbia friendship and advancing the bilateral relationship. He is an active contributor to and a firm defender of the China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership. On issues involving China’s core interests and major concerns, President Vučić has always given China the most resolute and unequivocal support and won the respect of the Chinese people. Currently, political mutual trust between China and Serbia remains rock-solid, practical cooperation is producing remarkable results, and the everlasting China-Serbia friendship has taken root in the mind of the two peoples. The two countries have undertaken projects one after another that stand as classic examples of friendly cooperation.
Xi underscored that the Friendship Medal is the highest honorary medal of the People’s Republic of China bestowed on foreign nationals. This medal is not just a recognition of how much President Vučić has done for China-Serbia friendship; it also embodies the strong yearning of the two peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. The friendship between China and Serbia, tempered through blood and fire, has proven even more precious amidst the fast-changing international landscape. Both the Chinese and Serbian peoples stand firm in pursuing independence, defending national dignity, and safeguarding international fairness and justice, and will continue to achieve new victories on their respective journey of development and revitalisation.
President Vučić delivered remarks in reply: “I thank China for conferring on me the Friendship Medal. I accept the medal on behalf of Serbia and the Serbian people. This is one of the most important moments of my life. This medal is not only a highest honour for me in person, but also a recognition of Serbia’s pursuit of sovereignty, independence, and development. China has always respected smaller countries. It has always stood with the Serbian people in difficult times and helped with Serbia’s development. We will never forget China’s support and assistance. I will continue to commit myself to Serbia-China friendship, and work with China to jointly build a Serbia-China community with a shared future.”
A background feature published by the Xinhua News Agency noted that whilst this is the Serbian leader’s first state visit to China, he previously traveled to China several times for international events. In particular, Vučić was in China last September for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Also on May 25, China’s first lady Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied Tamara Vučić , wife of the Serbian president to visit the Beijing Dance Academy.
Peng and Tamara Vučić visited the academy’s dance museum to learn about the history of Chinese dance. In the dance studios, they observed with keen interest the teaching of Chinese dance, ballet and other dances. They then watched the students’ performances and had cordial exchanges with teachers and students in a lively and warm atmosphere.
Peng said that dance art transcends national borders, conveys cultures and ideas, and plays a unique role in people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning. She expressed hope that artists from both countries would strengthen exchanges and cooperation to create more outstanding works.
The Serbian leader also met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the same day.
Li said that China is willing to further unlock the potential of a bilateral free trade deal with Serbia to boost economic and trade cooperation. China is also ready to import more high-quality Serbian products and encourage more capable Chinese companies to invest in Serbia.
The premier called for more cooperation between the two countries in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, advanced manufacturing, and green and low-carbon development to promote mutual growth.
He said both sides should enhance cooperation in tourism, education, sports and media to increase the understanding and affinity between the two peoples.
As the international landscape continues to evolve in a complex way, China will strengthen coordination with Serbia within the UN and other frameworks, practice true multilateralism, promote the implementation of the four global initiatives, and build a more just and equitable global governance system.
Vučić said that Serbia is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China, further leverage the benefits of the bilateral free trade agreement, deepen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture and food, infrastructure construction, artificial intelligence, clean energy and other fields, and promote exchanges in education, tourism and media.
In a meeting with Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political adviser told the Serbian leader that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era has got off to a sound start. China-Serbia friendship has taken deep root in the hearts of the people, and fruitful cooperation achievements across various fields have benefited the people of both nations.
Meanwhile, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Milos Vucevic, president of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), Serbia’s ruling party.
Noting that China-Serbia relations have developed significantly under the guidance of the countries’ heads of state, Cai said China is willing to maintain close inter-party institutionalised exchanges with Serbia, jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns.
Vucevic praised what he described as the remarkable development achieved by China under the CPC’s leadership. He expressed gratitude to China for its firm support in safeguarding Serbia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity and stated that the Serbian Progressive Party is willing to draw on the CPC’s governance experience to further promote the development of bilateral relations.
Vucevic also met with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC).
Liu said, last year, President Xi Jinping and President Aleksandar Vučić met twice, engaging in in-depth exchanges on a series of major issues and reaching important consensus. This has provided a solid strategic guarantee for the in-depth development of bilateral relations. The ruling parties of China and Serbia share similar governance philosophies and goals, and inter-party exchanges have become an important part of bilateral relations. The CPC stands ready to work with the SNS to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, take the signing of the memorandum on exchanges and cooperation between the two parties as an opportunity to strengthen institutionalised exchanges, promote the alignment of development strategies and practical cooperation through inter-party channels, deepen exchanges and mutual learning of experience in state governance and administration, firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, and contribute to the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era.
Vucevic said, in recent years, President Aleksandar Vučić and President Xi Jinping have maintained close communication, injecting strong impetus into the in-depth development of the ironclad friendship between Serbia and China. Developing friendly relations with China is one of the main pillars of Serbia’s foreign policy. The Serbian side stands ready to work with the Chinese side to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen the alignment of development strategies, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and advance practical cooperation in various fields.
At a regular press briefing on May 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that Vučić ’s state visit is of historic significance, as this year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership.
Mao said that the two presidents share the view that in a fluid world with century-defining changes, China and Serbia need to strengthen strategic communication, practice true multilateralism, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and uphold international fairness and justice.
She added that Vučić ‘s visit also includes trips to Shanghai and other places. This state visit, featuring a full itinerary and fruitful outcomes, reflects the two sides’ high-degree political mutual trust, high-quality practical cooperation, and high-level relations and coordination in multilateral affairs, she stressed.
The following articles were originally published on the websites of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the IDCPC and by the Xinhua News Agency.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
May 25 (MFA) – On the afternoon of May 25, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
President Xi noted that during his state visit to Serbia in 2024, the two sides jointly opened a new chapter of building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. Over the past two years, efforts to build this community have produced positive outcomes, which have not only brought benefits to the two peoples, but also set a fine example for state-to-state relations. The Chinese and Serbian nations have both experienced sufferings and glories, and forged a persevering and tenacious character. Both nations are dedicated to pursuing independence and defending national dignity, and understand the importance of promoting peaceful development and upholding fairness and justice. The two sides need to strengthen exchanges, consolidate mutual trust, deepen cooperation and extend mutual support, and work together to embark on a bright path toward a shared prosperous future, and bring China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
President Xi emphasized that the China-Serbia ironclad friendship is unique, and underpinned by deep historical logic and a strong practical foundation. The two sides should continue giving each other firm support. China supports Serbia in following a development path that fits its national conditions, and stands ready to strengthen experience sharing on governance with Serbia. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development lays out the goals for high-quality development on all fronts. The two sides need to strengthen the connection between their development strategies, work for the sound implementation of the mid-term action plan for Belt and Road cooperation, and further advance cooperation in areas such as transport and energy infrastructure. Facing a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the two sides need to expand cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, green energy and advanced manufacturing, and identify new areas of growth. The celebrations themed “70 years of friendship between the Chinese and Serbian peoples” held last year received warm response. The two sides need to continue strengthening youth and people-to-people exchanges, make good use of the policy mix of “visa free + free trade + direct flights,” and fully expand cooperation in culture, education, sports and tourism and at the subnational level, so as to carry forward the traditional friendship between the Chinese and Serbian peoples. In a changing and turbulent world, China and Serbia need to continue stepping up coordination and collaboration in international affairs, practice true multilateralism, and make unremitting efforts to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Vučić extended congratulations on China’s success in formulating and launching its 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and expressed his confidence that under the leadership of President Xi, China will make greater achievements in its development. Since Serbia and China established a comprehensive strategic partnership, relations between the two countries have made remarkable progress, and cooperation has deepened across the board. The Serbian and Chinese peoples enjoy an ironclad friendship. The Serbian people will never forget China’s support for Serbia in safeguarding its independence and sovereignty and in pursuing its own path of development. President Vučić thanked Chinese companies for participating in and making important contributions to Serbia’s national development. Serbia attaches great importance to its relations with China, and remains steadfast in its firm support for China’s core interests. Serbia looks forward to working with China to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advance major projects, intensify people-to-people exchanges, and achieve more tangible results in Serbia-China relations. China, as a major country, has always treated smaller countries with equality and respect, and abided by international law, setting a good example for the world. Serbia supports the major global initiatives put forward by President Xi, and stands ready to continue strengthening multilateral coordination with China to safeguard international peace, fairness and justice.
After the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of more than 20 cooperation documents in the areas of political relations, economy and trade, science and technology, education, legal affairs and culture.
The two sides issued a joint statement on continuously building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the era and a joint statement on advancing the implementation of the four global initiatives.
Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for President Aleksandar Vučić and Madame Tamara Vučić in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
As President Vučić arrived, honor guards lined up in salutation. After the two presidents stepped onto the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Serbia. A 21-gun salute was performed on the Tian’anmen Square. President Vučić reviewed the guard of honor of the People’s Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi’s company.
On the same evening, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan held a welcome banquet for President Aleksandar Vučić and Madame Tamara Vučić in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Wang Yi attended relevant events.
President Xi Jinping Holds Presentation Ceremony for the Friendship Medal for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
May 26 (MFA) – On the evening of May 25, President Xi Jinping held a presentation ceremony for the Friendship Medal for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The national flags of China and Serbia stood in neat rows, and the golden pattern of the Friendship Medal shone brightly on the backdrop. Honor guards of the People’s Liberation Army stood solemnly on the two sides of the presentation platform.
As the ceremony commenced, the solemn and majestic ceremonial music rang out, and the golden door slowly opened. President Xi and President Vučić walked into the hall together, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan and Madame Tamara Vučić. All guests stood up and gave a warm round of applause, and fixed their eyes on them in salutation.
President Xi and President Vučić ascended to the platform.
The military band played the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China.
President Xi delivered remarks.
President Xi noted that President Vučić has long been committed to promoting China-Serbia friendship and advancing the bilateral relationship. He is an active contributor to and a firm defender of the China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership. On issues involving China’s core interests and major concerns, President Vučić has always given China the most resolute and unequivocal support, and won the respect of the Chinese people. Currently, political mutual trust between China and Serbia remains rock-solid, practical cooperation is producing remarkable results, and the everlasting China-Serbia friendship has taken root in the mind of the two peoples. The two countries have done projects one after another that stand as classic examples of friendly cooperation. As facts have shown, by supporting each other and pursuing common development, China and Serbia have achieved win-win results and helped each other succeed. The relationship has delivered tangible benefits to the two peoples, set an example for state-to-state exchanges, and provided a model of inspiration for the international community.
President Xi underscored that the Friendship Medal is the highest honorary medal of the People’s Republic of China bestowed on foreign nationals. This medal is not just a recognition of how much President Vučić has done for China-Serbia friendship; it also embodies the strong yearning of the two peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. The friendship between China and Serbia, tempered through blood and fire, has proven even more precious amidst the fast-changing international landscape. Both the Chinese and Serbian peoples stand firm in pursuing independence, defending national dignity, and safeguarding international fairness and justice, and will continue to achieve new victories on their respective journey of development and revitalization.
After the president’s remarks, Wang Yi, Deputy Director of the Awards and Honors Committee of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, read out the Decree of the President of the People’s Republic of China on Medal Presentation.
The honor guards escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall.
To the sound of solemn music, President Xi placed the medal on President Vučić. The two heads of state shook hands warmly. Sustained applause filled the hall.
The military band played the national anthem of the Republic of Serbia.
President Vučić delivered remarks in reply: I thank China for conferring on me the Friendship Medal. I accept the medal on behalf of Serbia and the Serbian people. This is one of the most important moments of my life. This medal is not only a highest honor for me in person, but also a recognition of Serbia’s pursuit of sovereignty, independence, and development. China has always respected smaller countries. It has always stood with the Serbian people in difficult times, and helped with Serbia’s development. We will never forget China’s support and assistance. I will continue to commit myself to Serbia-China friendship, and work with China to jointly build a Serbia-China community with a shared future.
Director of the Awards and Honors Committee of China Cai Qi and Deputy Directors Li Ganjie, Li Hongzhong and Wu Zhenglong attended the ceremony.
Chinese, Serbian presidents hail ironclad friendship, seek wide-ranging cooperation
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held talks in Beijing on Monday, hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries and pledging to boost cooperation ranging from transportation and emerging areas to people-to-people exchanges.
IRONCLAD FRIENDSHIP
Vucic is on his first state visit to China from May 24 to 28. He previously traveled to China several times for international events. Vucic, notably, was in China last September for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Xi said the two sides have jointly opened a new chapter in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era since his state visit to Serbia in 2024, benefiting both peoples and setting a model of state-to-state relations.
Xi stressed that the robust friendship between China and Serbia is unique, underpinned by a profound historical logic and a strong practical foundation, adding that the two sides should continue to firmly support each other.
“China supports Serbia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and stands ready to strengthen exchanges on governance experience,” Xi said.
During Vucic’s visit, Xi awarded him the Friendship Medal, the highest honorary medal of the People’s Republic of China bestowed on foreign nationals.
This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic’s contributions to China-Serbia friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of the two peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, Xi stressed.
President Vucic has always given China his firmest and clearest support on issues related to China’s core interests and major concerns, earning the respect of the Chinese people, Xi said.
Vucic said this is one of the most important moments of his life, and the medal is not only the highest honor for himself, but also a recognition of Serbia’s pursuit of sovereignty, independence and development.
Noting that China always respects smaller countries, stands with the Serbian people in difficult times, and helps Serbia develop, Vucic said Serbia will never forget China’s support and assistance, and he will continue to dedicate himself to the Serbia-China friendship and work with China to advance the building of a Serbia-China community with a shared future.
Vucic’s visit demonstrates the continuity of the highest-level political dialogue between Serbia and China, and the nature of China-Serbia relationship is reflected in multifaceted cooperation in bilateral and multilateral fields, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic said.
ALL-ROUND COOPERATION
Noting that China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) lays out comprehensive arrangements for high-quality development, Xi said China and Serbia should better align development strategies, implement the mid-term action plan for Belt and Road cooperation, and advance cooperation in transport and energy infrastructure among others.
Against the backdrop of a new scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, the two sides should expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green energy and advanced manufacturing to foster new growth drivers, he said.
Xi also called on both countries to leverage visa exemption policies, the free trade agreement and direct flights to expand all-round cooperation in culture, education, sports, tourism and sub-national exchanges.
The fluid and turbulent international landscape requires closer coordination and cooperation between China and Serbia in global affairs, Xi said, adding that the two countries should practice true multilateralism, and strive to unswervingly advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries, Vucic expressed appreciation for Chinese enterprises participating in and significantly contributing to Serbia’s development.
Serbia looks forward to working with China to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advance major projects and enhance people-to-people exchanges to achieve more tangible results in bilateral relations, he said.
Serbia endorses the major global initiatives put forward by President Xi and stands ready to further strengthen multilateral coordination with China to uphold international peace, as well as fairness and justice, Vucic added.
“In today’s world, China plays a unique role as a leading engine of global economic growth and a promoter of multilateralism. In other words, China functions as a key factor of stability and economic growth,” said Gordana Mišev, acting director of the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Serbia.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of over 20 cooperation documents in areas including politics, economy and trade, science and technology, education, legal affairs and culture.
The two sides also issued a joint statement on continuously promoting the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, and a joint statement on jointly promoting the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative.
Prior to the talks, Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Vucic and his wife Tamara Vucic in the Great Hall of the People. Xi and Peng also held a welcome banquet for them in the evening.
Peng Liyuan, Tamara Vucic visit Beijing dance academy
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, visited Beijing Dance Academy on Monday.
Tamara Vucic is accompanying the Serbian president on his state visit to China.
Peng and Tamara Vucic visited the academy’s dance museum to learn about the history of Chinese dance. In the dance studios, they observed with keen interest the teaching of Chinese dance, ballet and other dances. They then watched the students’ performances and had cordial exchanges with teachers and students in a lively and warm atmosphere.
Peng said that dance art transcends national borders, conveys cultures and ideas, and plays a unique role in people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning. She expressed hope that artists from both countries would strengthen exchanges and cooperation to create more outstanding works.
Tamara Vucic thanked Peng for her thoughtful arrangements and expressed her willingness to promote cultural and artistic exchanges between the two countries and contribute to the deepening of Serbia-China friendship.
China willing to expand trade ties with Serbia: Premier Li
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — China is willing to further unlock the potential of a bilateral free trade deal with Serbia to boost economic and trade cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.
China is ready to import more high-quality Serbian products and encourage more capable Chinese companies to invest in Serbia, Li said during a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on a state visit to China.
Li called for more cooperation between the two countries in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, advanced manufacturing, and green and low-carbon development to promote growth for both countries.
Hailing the Hungary-Serbia railway as a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation, Li said China is ready to work with Serbia on the maintenance and operation of the Serbian section of the railway, and actively promote the early operation of the entire line.
He said both sides should enhance cooperation in tourism, education, sports and media to increase the understanding and affinity between the two peoples.
As the international landscape continues to evolve in a complex way, China will strengthen coordination with Serbia within the UN and other frameworks, practice true multilateralism, promote the implementation of the four global initiatives, and build a more just and equitable global governance system, Li said.
Vucic said Serbia adheres to the one-China principle and will continue to give firm support to China on issues concerning its core interests.
Serbia is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China, further leverage the benefits of bilateral free trade agreement, deepen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture and food, infrastructure construction, artificial intelligence, clean energy and other fields, and promote exchanges in education, tourism and media, Vucic said.
He said Serbia will maintain close multilateral communication and coordination with China, jointly uphold multilateralism and defend international fairness and justice.
China’s top political advisor meets Serbian president
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Monday.
Wang said that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era has got off to a sound start. China-Serbia friendship has taken deep root in the hearts of the people, and fruitful cooperation achievements across various fields have benefited people of both nations, he added.
China stands ready to work with Serbia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote greater development in bilateral relations, and the CPPCC is willing to make active efforts in this regard, Wang said.
Noting that Serbia-China relations are at the highest level in history, Vucic said that no matter how the international situation changes, Serbia always regards China as its most trustworthy good friend and highly appreciates China’s important stabilizing role in international affairs.
Serbia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and is willing to advance strategic alignment with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) to achieve sound and faster development, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice.
Senior CPC official calls for close inter-party exchanges with Serbia
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Cai Qi said on Monday that China is willing to maintain close inter-party institutionalized exchanges with Serbia.
Cai, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with a delegation led by Milos Vucevic, president of the Serbian Progressive Party.
Noting that China-Serbia relations have developed significantly under the guidance of the countries’ heads of state, Cai said China is willing to maintain close inter-party institutionalized exchanges with Serbia, jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns. Cai added that China is ready to deepen the alignment of development strategies and practical cooperation, enhance communication and coordination within multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, and promote continuous new achievements in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era.
Vucevic praised what he called the remarkable development achieved by China under the CPC leadership.
He expressed gratitude to China for its firm support in safeguarding Serbia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stated that the Serbian Progressive Party is willing to draw on the CPC’s governance experience to further promote the development of bilateral relations.
Liu Haixing Meets with a Delegation of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS)
Beijing, May 25th (IDCPC) — Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with a delegation led by Milos Vucevic, President of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
Liu said, last year, President Xi Jinping and President Aleksandar Vucic met twice, engaging in in-depth exchanges on a series of major issues and reaching important consensus. This has provided a solid strategic guarantee for the in-depth development of bilateral relations. The ruling parties of China and Serbia share similar governance philosophies and goals, and inter-party exchanges have become an important part of bilateral relations. The CPC stands ready to work with the SNS to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, take the signing of the memorandum on exchanges and cooperation between the two Parties as an opportunity to strengthen institutionalized exchanges, promote the alignment of development strategies and practical cooperation through inter-party channels, deepen exchanges and mutual learning of experience in state governance and administration, firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, and contribute to the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. Liu also briefed on the CPC’s education campaign on establishing and practicing a correct view on governance performance.
Vucevic said, in recent years, President Aleksandar Vucic and President Xi Jinping have maintained close communication, injecting strong impetus into the in-depth development of the ironclad friendship between Serbia and China. Developing friendly relations with China is one of the main pillars of Serbia’s foreign policy. The Serbian side stands ready to work with the Chinese side to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen the alignment of development strategies, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and advance practical cooperation in various fields. The Serbian government and the SNS firmly support China’s legitimate position on issues concerning core interests such as the Taiwan question. The SNS admires the CPC’s far-sighted vision and rich governance experience, and stands ready to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state through inter-party channels, strengthen experience exchanges in party building and state governance within the framework of the upcoming memorandum on exchanges and cooperation between the two Parties, deepen cooperation in women’s affairs, youth, media and other fields, and make greater contributions to a Serbia-China community with a shared future in the new era.
Sun Haiyan, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, Milenko Jovanov, a member of the Presidium of the SNS and Head of the SNS parliamentary group in the Serbian National Assembly, and others, attended the meeting.
Serbian president’s visit to China is of historic significance: Chinese spokesperson
BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s state visit to China is of historic significance, as this year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday at a regular press briefing.
Talking about China’s expectation for future development of China-Serbia relations, Mao said the two heads of state spoke highly of the achievements made in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era and reiterated firm support for each other’s core interests.
They agreed to seek synergy between China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the Serbia 2030 development strategy and deepen political cooperation as well as cooperation in such areas as economy, science and technology, culture, tourism and education, Mao said.
Mao said that the two presidents share the view that in a fluid world with century-defining changes, China and Serbia need to strengthen strategic communication, practice true multilateralism, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and uphold international fairness and justice.
According to Mao, Vucic’s visit also includes trips to Shanghai and other places. This state visit, featuring a full itinerary and fruitful outcomes, reflects the two sides’ high-degree political mutual trust, high-quality practical cooperation, and high-level relations and coordination in multilateral affairs, she said.
“It will surely inject fresh vitality into the two countries’ comprehensive strategic cooperation and give a strong boost to building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era,” Mao said.
