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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a joint press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, May 8, 2024. /CMG
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a joint statement on the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, making Serbia the first European country to reach such a consensus with China.
During the joint press conference, Xi announced six measures to support the initiative. With joint efforts from China and Serbia, the free trade agreement between the two countries will take effect on July 1, he said.
China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027 and will send a delegation to participate in the grand event, Xi said, adding that China encourages its enterprises to take part in the construction of relevant projects.
China is ready to import more quality and distinctive agricultural products from Serbia, he said.
The Chinese side will aid 50 young Serbian scientists in exchange programs with China for the next three years, he added.
Xi said the Chinese side will invite 300 Serbian youths to study in China in the next three years.
China welcomes Serbia to increase direct flights between Belgrade and Shanghai and encourages airlines from both sides to launch direct flights between Belgrade and Guangzhou, the Chinese president said.
In the joint statement, the two countries decided to deepen and elevate the China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership.
Serbia was the first Central and Eastern European country to become China's comprehensive strategic partner eight years ago.
(With input from Xinhua)