Hey fellow news enthusiasts! 🌍 Here's something cool happening in global politics: China's President Xi Jinping and Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic just had a major meet-up in Belgrade, and it's all about friendship and future cooperation! 🤝
So, what's the big deal? Well, China and Serbia are taking their \"ironclad friendship\" to the next level. 🇨🇳🇷🇸 They agreed to deepen their partnership and work towards a China-Serbia community with a shared future. Sounds fancy, right? But it basically means they're teaming up for mutual growth and development.
President Xi thanked Serbia for their warm welcome (who doesn't love some good hospitality? 😄) and emphasized that their friendship has stood strong despite the ups and downs of international politics. He highlighted that this relationship has historical depth, solid political foundations, and lots of shared interests.
Here's some exciting news: Serbia is the first European country to build such a community with China, showing just how special their relationship is! 🌟
The two countries are planning to expand cooperation in all sorts of areas. Think high-quality Belt and Road projects, free trade agreements (which kick off on July 1st!), and increased educational exchanges. China is ready to import more awesome Serbian agricultural products (yum! 🍓🧀), and they'll be inviting 300 Serbian youths to study in China over the next three years. 🎓
But wait, there's more! They're also focusing on innovation and technology, like artificial intelligence. China will aid 50 young Serbian scientists in exchange programs. Talk about boosting brainpower! 🧠
On the political front, both leaders agreed to stand against hegemony and power politics, support the United Nations, and promote international fairness and justice. ✌️
President Vucic expressed Serbia's strong support for China on important issues and highlighted how China's investments have boosted Serbia's economy and improved people's lives. He can't wait to strengthen ties in infrastructure, new energy, innovation, and AI. Plus, Serbia is welcoming more Chinese companies and looking forward to more direct flights between the two countries. ✈️
By the way, thousands of Serbians greeted President Xi upon his arrival — talk about a warm welcome! 🎉
The meeting wrapped up with the signing of a joint statement on building their shared future community, along with several cooperation documents. The two leaders even met with the press to share the good news. 🗞️
It's pretty inspiring to see countries coming together like this, don't you think? Let us know your thoughts! 💭
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President Xi calls for upholding China-Serbia ironclad friendship
cgtn.com
