Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7. President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Sierra Leone’s President Biot on May 7.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Serbia.
For half a century, no matter how the international situation changes, China and Serbia have always supported each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns, and have always stood firmly together in the face of emergency situations such as Ebola and new crown pneumonia.
The two sides have always maintained a high level of political mutual trust and are good brothers and friends.
The Chinese medical team, expert teams, anti-epidemic materials and vaccines have played a positive role in the prevention and control of the Serbian epidemic. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Serbia in the fight against the epidemic and provide support and assistance to Serbia in fighting the epidemic.
Xi Jinping emphasized that 2021 will be an important year for China and Serbia, the two parties and the relations between the two countries.
The two sides should work together to successfully celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, carry forward the traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote common development.
China will continue to provide support and assistance within its capacity for Serbia to achieve national economic development.
In the face of major changes in the world unseen in a century, the two sides should strengthen unity and cooperation, firmly support each other, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
China is willing to strengthen coordination with Serbia within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and implement the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum.
Biot said that I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Serbia and China.
China adheres to the supremacy of the people and has made outstanding achievements in getting rid of poverty and fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic. This has not only strengthened China, but also made important contributions to world peace and security and economic growth.
Thanks to China for its tangible assistance for the economic and social development of the Serbian side and the fight against the epidemic. China is a true and trustworthy friend of Sierra Leone and the African people.
The Serbian side firmly adheres to the one-China policy and firmly supports China in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
The Serbian side is willing to deepen the friendly relations between Serbia and China, strengthen cooperation in education, health, food security and other fields with China, and promote cooperation under the framework of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum.