In a significant diplomatic engagement on Tuesday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting underscored the deepening ties between Serbia and China, with both leaders expressing a commitment to bolster their strategic partnership.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the mutual trust and support that define the relationship between China and Serbia. He highlighted the countries’ joint efforts in safeguarding international fairness and justice.
“China is willing to work with Serbia to implement the important consensus reached by our heads of state,” Wang stated. “We aim to firmly defend the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia and steadily advance the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era.”
The discussion also touched upon the Kosovo issue, with Wang expressing China’s firm support for Serbia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. He criticized the double standards of certain countries regarding issues of territorial sovereignty.
President Vucic expressed gratitude for China’s support and assistance, reaffirming the strong ties between the two nations. “Serbia values its ironclad friendship with China and will never forget the support we have received,” Vucic said. “We are willing to work with China to further promote the development of our bilateral relations.”
The meeting between Vucic and Wang Yi reflects the ongoing commitment of both nations to strengthen their cooperation across various sectors. As Serbia and China continue to enhance their partnership, their collaboration is expected to contribute significantly to regional stability and global development.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with Chinese FM Wang Yi
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