In an emotional farewell ceremony on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan bid adieu to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara Vucic in Belgrade. 🇷🇸❤️🇨🇳
President Vucic expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chinese enterprises and workers for their significant contributions to Serbia's infrastructure and urban development. \"China has always been a great country,\" he noted. \"Its rapid development and respected status as a great power are highly regarded. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable!\"
He emphasized that China is not only focused on its own growth but also assists other countries like Serbia in their development. \"Serbia is eager to strengthen cooperation with China to boost our mutual progress,\" Vucic added.
President Xi highlighted China's rich civilization spanning over 5,000 years. He shared, \"China seeks not only the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation but also the happiness of people around the world.\"
\"Not only do we pursue our own development,\" Xi continued, \"but we are also committed to realizing the common development of other countries. This is the original intention behind my proposal of building a community with a shared future for mankind.\"
He stressed that \"a strong China is by no means a threat to the world,\" reaffirming China's readiness to strengthen cooperation and seek common development with all countries, including Serbia.
Once again, President Vucic thanked President Xi for his state visit, noting that Serbia had made unprecedented arrangements to welcome him. \"We hope you feel the deep friendship of the Serbian people for the Chinese people, especially for you,\" he said warmly.
Xi expressed his gratitude for the generous hospitality, saying, \"Although my visit was relatively short, it was very pleasant and moving, leaving an unforgettable impression.\"
He called for both nations to work together to write a new chapter in China-Serbia relations and to build a community with a shared future in the new era. \"Let's achieve more results for the benefit of our peoples,\" he encouraged.
As a touching gesture, Vucic and Tamara accompanied Xi and Peng to the airport, where two Serbian air force fighters escorted Xi's plane. ✈️👋
After concluding his visit to Serbia, President Xi arrived in Budapest on Wednesday night to commence his state visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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Xi Jinping attends farewell ceremony held by Vucic and his wife
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