BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said he hopes his visit will further boost already friendly relations with the Balkan country, which is seeking entry to the European Union.
Xi arrived in Serbia to a warm welcome on Tuesday evening from France, where he had a high-stakes state visit dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Xi will proceed to Hungary later on Wednesday, which, like Serbia, is seen as one of China’s more friendly partners in Europe.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and other top officials welcomed Xi at the airport on Tuesday after his plane was escorted by military jets. Vucic said Xi’s visit was a “great honor” and that China is an “inspiration” for Serbia.
Signs of pro-China sentiments were clearly visible — a huge Chinese flag was placed on a skyscraper along a roadway leading into the city from the airport. Smaller Chinese and Serbian flags could be seen downtown and along a highway.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Meghan Markle's Beagle Mamma Mia appears in Abigail Spencer's gushing post about new jamAndrew Garfield looks lovedInjured sent to Thai border hospital following Myanmar clash — Radio Free AsiaTaylor Swift's Fortnight music video reunites Dead Poets Society stars Ethan Hawke and Josh CharlesThe Princess Bride star Cary Elwes reflects on how his role in 1980s cult classic changed his lifeConstruction to begin on highAmerican defender Sergiño Dest injures a knee. His Copa América availability is in doubtNearly 80 die in 3 weeks at Myanmar refugee camps: aid workers — Radio Free AsiaChinese museums receive 73 mln visits during Spring Festival holidayKevin Costner treats his kids to lunch in Montecito while ex
2.3572s , 4667.4375 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to meet Serbian officials on the second leg of his Europe tour ,Cosmic Coverage news portal