Xi announces 6 measures to support building China-Serbia community with shared future

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic jointly meet the press after their talks in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Wednesday six measures to support the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.

Xi made the announcement as he jointly met the press with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic jointly meet the press after their talks in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic jointly meet the press after their talks in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

1. Xi says China-Serbia free trade agreement to take effect on July 1

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- With joint efforts from China and Serbia, the free trade agreement between the two countries will take effect on July 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Wednesday.

2. China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, to send delegation -- Xi

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- China supports Serbia in hosting Expo 2027, and will send a delegation to participate in the grand show, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Wednesday.

China encourages its enterprises to take part in the construction of relevant projects, Xi said.

3. China to import more quality, distinctive Serbian agriproducts -- Xi

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to import more quality and distinctive agricultural products from Serbia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Wednesday.

4. 50 young Serbian scientists to be supported for exchange programs with China in 3 years -- Xi

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese side will aid 50 young Serbian scientists in exchange programs with China for the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday.

5. Xi says to invite 300 Serbian youths to study in China in 3 years

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- A total of 300 Serbian youths will be invited to study in China in the next three years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday.

6. China welcomes more direct flights between Belgrade, Chinese cities -- Xi

BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- 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, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday.