💌 Guess who's got mail? Serbian steelworkers at the HBIS Smederevo Steel Plant were over the moon when they received a heartfelt reply from none other than Chinese President Xi Jinping! 🌟
In his letter dated April 29, President Xi encouraged the workers to keep shining and contribute to the \"iron-clad\" friendship between China and Serbia. ✊🇨🇳🇷🇸
Throwback to 2016, during his state visit to Serbia, President Xi met with the steelworkers face-to-face at the Smederevo Steel Plant. He was touched by their support for the cooperation between the two countries and their bright hopes for the future of the plant. 🌠
Fast forward to now, President Xi expressed his joy upon learning that, thanks to the joint efforts of Chinese and Serbian teams, the plant has transformed dramatically. Not only has it turned losses into gains 📈, but it's also become a pillar for the development of Smederevo City, securing jobs for over 5,000 employees! 🏭👷♂️
\"I give you the thumbs up!\" 👍 President Xi cheered, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the steelworkers who have been pivotal in writing a new chapter in the friendship between the two nations.
He highlighted that the plant's success is a shining example of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation 🌐, showcasing how teamwork makes the dream work! 💪
President Xi wrapped up his letter by encouraging the workers to keep pouring their hearts into their work and contribute to the socioeconomic development of Serbia and the strengthening of China-Serbia ties. 🤝❤️
The steelworkers had earlier penned a letter to President Xi, sharing the exciting developments at the plant and thanking him for his care and support. It's clear that this heartfelt exchange has only reinforced the bonds between the two countries. 🌍✉️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com