Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 21st. President Xi Jinping telephoned Serbian President Vucic a few days ago to express his sincere condolences to the Serbian government and people on behalf of the Chinese government and people on the recent outbreak of new crown pneumonia in Serbia.
Xi Jinping emphasized in the message of condolences that China and Serbia are comprehensive strategic partners, and the "iron friendship" between the two countries and their peoples has lasted for a long time. While the Chinese people are fully fighting the epidemic, the Serbian government and people have given China strong support through practical actions. I am deeply grateful. China firmly supports Serbia's efforts to fight the epidemic, will provide Serbia with protective materials and medical device assistance, and assist Serbia in purchasing urgently needed materials in China. China will also send a team of medical experts to Serbia to help improve the effectiveness of prevention and control and safeguard the health and well-being of the people. I attach great importance to the development of Sino-Serbian relations. I believe that in the joint fight against the epidemic, the traditional friendship between the two countries will be more deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the comprehensive strategic partnership will be deepened and sublimated.