Djuric: Important week for Serbia-China relations

NEW YORK - At a meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New York, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday this week was of exceptional importance for the relations between the two countries and would lend a strong impetus to further strengthening of the Serbia-China partnership and its historic rise.

Djuric said the meeting with Wang was taking place "at an important moment, during the implementation of the first official state visit of the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic to China" and expressed the confidence the visit would "provide strong momentum for the further strengthening of friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries," the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

"As he noted, as many as 35 different documents were signed or announced during the visit, while new investments were agreed upon that will accelerate Serbia’s development and modernisation.

He emphasised that Serbia remains firmly committed to the further advancement of its partnership relations with friendly China.

The Serbian Foreign Minister thanked China for its principled position regarding Kosovo-Metohija, stressing that Serbia would continue to consistently support the key interests of the People’s Republic of China.

He also pointed to the successful cooperation between the two countries at the multilateral level, emphasising that Serbia remains committed to its further deepening in the spirit of traditionally close and friendly relations," the ministry said.

"Speaking about economic cooperation, Djuric assessed that Serbia continues to develop dynamically through the implementation of numerous major infrastructure projects and investments, particularly highlighting the engagement of Chinese companies in the construction of transport infrastructure.

Reflecting on his visit to China at the end of 2024, Djuric extended an invitation to Minister Wang to visit Serbia in the coming period," it also said.