Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged to deepen their countries' \"ironclad friendship\" during high-level talks in Belgrade this week. The leaders announced concrete steps to boost cooperation, including a free trade agreement effective July 1 – a move set to unlock new opportunities for businesses and consumers in both nations. 💼📈
\"Our partnership has withstood international challenges and keeps getting stronger,\" Xi stated, highlighting plans for 300 Serbian students to study in China and 50 young Serbian scientists to participate in exchange programs over the next three years. 🎓🔬
Tech & Trade Take Center Stage
The two nations agreed to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and infrastructure. Serbia also aims to attract more Chinese investment while increasing exports of premium agricultural products like blueberries and wine to China. 🚜🍇
Shared Global Vision
Both leaders emphasized opposition to \"hegemony and power politics,\" advocating for multilateralism through UN principles. Vucic reaffirmed Serbia's support for China's position on the Taiwan region and other core interests. 🌐⚖️
The meeting concluded with thousands of Serbians cheering Xi's motorcade and the signing of multiple cooperation documents, signaling a new chapter in transcontinental partnership. 📄✨
