习近平同塞尔维亚总统武契奇会谈

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。这是会谈前,习近平和夫人彭丽媛同武契奇和夫人塔玛拉合影。新华社记者 谢环驰 摄

新华社北京5月25日电(记者杨依军)5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。

习近平指出,2024年我对塞尔维亚进行国事访问,双方共同开启构建新时代中塞命运共同体的崭新篇章。两年来,中塞命运共同体建设取得积极成果,既造福两国人民,也树立了国与国关系的典范。中塞两个民族都经历过苦难辉煌,都具有坚韧不拔、百折不挠的精神品质,都坚定追求独立自主、捍卫民族尊严,都对坚持和平发展、坚守公理正义有着深刻理解。双方要加强交往、巩固互信、深化合作、相互支持,携手走出一条命运与共、共同繁荣的光明大道,推动中塞全面战略伙伴关系迈向新高度。

习近平强调,中塞铁杆友谊独树一帜,具有深厚的历史逻辑和现实基础。双方要继续坚定相互支持。中方支持塞方坚持走符合自身国情的发展道路,愿同塞方加强治国理政经验交流。中国“十五五”规划全面布局高质量发展目标,双方要加强发展战略对接,落实好共建“一带一路”中期行动计划,持续推进交通和能源基础设施等领域合作。面对新的科技革命和产业变革浪潮,双方要加大布局人工智能、数字经济、绿色能源、先进制造等新兴领域合作,开拓新增长点。去年“中塞人民友谊70年”系列庆祝活动反响热烈。双方要继续加强青年和人文交流,用好“免签+自贸+直航”立体架构,全方位拓展文化、教育、体育、旅游、地方等合作,继承和发扬好中塞人民传统友谊。当前国际形势变乱交织,中塞两国要继续在国际事务中加强协调和配合,践行真正的多边主义,为推进平等有序的世界多极化、普惠包容的经济全球化,推动构建人类命运共同体不懈努力。

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。新华社记者 刘彬 摄

武契奇表示,祝贺中国成功制定并开始实施“十五五”规划,相信在习近平主席领导下,中国将取得更大发展成就。塞尔维亚同中国建立全面战略伙伴关系以来,两国关系取得显著进展,各领域合作不断深化。塞中人民拥有铁杆友谊。塞尔维亚人民永远不会忘记中国支持塞维护独立和主权,自主探索发展道路,感谢中国企业参与塞国家建设并作出重要贡献。塞方高度重视发展对华关系,毫不动摇坚定支持中国核心利益。期待同中方一道,深化高质量共建“一带一路”合作,推进重大项目建设,密切人文交流,推动两国关系取得更多实实在在的成果。中国作为大国,始终对小国平等尊重,遵守国际法,为世界作出了榜样。塞方支持习近平主席提出的重大全球倡议,愿同中方继续加强多边协作,维护国际和平和公平正义。

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。会谈后,两国元首共同见证签署政治、经贸、科技、教育、司法、文化等领域20多项合作文件。新华社记者 谢环驰 摄

会谈后,两国元首共同见证签署政治、经贸、科技、教育、司法、文化等领域20多项合作文件。

双方发表《中华人民共和国和塞尔维亚共和国关于持续推进构建新时代中塞命运共同体的联合声明》和《中华人民共和国和塞尔维亚共和国关于共同推动落实四大全球倡议的联合声明》。

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。这是会谈前,习近平和夫人彭丽媛在人民大会堂北大厅为武契奇和夫人塔玛拉举行欢迎仪式。新华社记者 谢环驰 摄

会谈前,习近平和夫人彭丽媛在人民大会堂北大厅为武契奇和夫人塔玛拉举行欢迎仪式。

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。这是会谈前,习近平在人民大会堂北大厅为武契奇举行欢迎仪式。新华社记者 燕雁 摄

5月25日下午,国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的塞尔维亚总统武契奇举行会谈。这是会谈前,习近平在人民大会堂北大厅为武契奇举行欢迎仪式。新华社记者 李响 摄

武契奇抵达时,礼兵列队致敬。两国元首登上检阅台,军乐团奏中塞两国国歌,天安门广场鸣放礼炮21响。武契奇在习近平陪同下检阅中国人民解放军仪仗队,并观看分列式。

当晚,习近平和彭丽媛在人民大会堂金色大厅为武契奇夫妇举行欢迎宴会。

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Chinese, Serbian presidents hail ironclad friendship, seek wide-ranging cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara Vucic prior to the talks between Xi and Vucic in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held talks in Beijing on Monday, hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries and pledging to boost cooperation ranging from transportation and emerging areas to people-to-people exchanges.

IRONCLAD FRIENDSHIP

Vucic is on his first state visit to China from May 24 to 28. He previously traveled to China several times for international events. Vucic, notably, was in China last September for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi said the two sides have jointly opened a new chapter in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era since his state visit to Serbia in 2024, benefiting both peoples and setting a model of state-to-state relations.

Xi stressed that the robust friendship between China and Serbia is unique, underpinned by a profound historical logic and a strong practical foundation, adding that the two sides should continue to firmly support each other.

"China supports Serbia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and stands ready to strengthen exchanges on governance experience," Xi said.

During Vucic's visit, Xi awarded him the Friendship Medal, the highest honorary medal of the People's Republic of China bestowed on foreign nationals.

This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to China-Serbia friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of the two peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, Xi stressed.

President Vucic has always given China his firmest and clearest support on issues related to China's core interests and major concerns, earning the respect of the Chinese people, Xi said.

Vucic said this is one of the most important moments of his life, and the medal is not only the highest honor for himself, but also a recognition of Serbia's pursuit of sovereignty, independence and development.

Noting that China always respects smaller countries, stands with the Serbian people in difficult times, and helps Serbia develop, Vucic said Serbia will never forget China's support and assistance, and he will continue to dedicate himself to the Serbia-China friendship and work with China to advance the building of a Serbia-China community with a shared future.

Vucic's visit demonstrates the continuity of the highest-level political dialogue between Serbia and China, and the nature of China-Serbia relationship is reflected in multifaceted cooperation in bilateral and multilateral fields, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic said.

ALL-ROUND COOPERATION

Noting that China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) lays out comprehensive arrangements for high-quality development, Xi said China and Serbia should better align development strategies, implement the mid-term action plan for Belt and Road cooperation, and advance cooperation in transport and energy infrastructure among others.

Against the backdrop of a new scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, the two sides should expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green energy and advanced manufacturing to foster new growth drivers, he said.

Xi also called on both countries to leverage visa exemption policies, the free trade agreement and direct flights to expand all-round cooperation in culture, education, sports, tourism and sub-national exchanges.

The fluid and turbulent international landscape requires closer coordination and cooperation between China and Serbia in global affairs, Xi said, adding that the two countries should practice true multilateralism, and strive to unswervingly advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries, Vucic expressed appreciation for Chinese enterprises participating in and significantly contributing to Serbia's development.

Serbia looks forward to working with China to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advance major projects and enhance people-to-people exchanges to achieve more tangible results in bilateral relations, he said.

Serbia endorses the major global initiatives put forward by President Xi and stands ready to further strengthen multilateral coordination with China to uphold international peace, as well as fairness and justice, Vucic added.

"In today's world, China plays a unique role as a leading engine of global economic growth and a promoter of multilateralism. In other words, China functions as a key factor of stability and economic growth," said Gordana Mišev, acting director of the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Serbia.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of over 20 cooperation documents in areas including politics, economy and trade, science and technology, education, legal affairs and culture.

The two sides also issued a joint statement on continuously promoting the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era, and a joint statement on jointly promoting the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative.

Prior to the talks, Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Vucic and his wife Tamara Vucic in the Great Hall of the People. Xi and Peng also held a welcome banquet for them in the evening. ■

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic jointly attend a signing ceremony of cooperation documents after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan hold a welcome ceremony for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara Vucic in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to the talks between Xi and Vucic in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a ceremony to award Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a ceremony to award Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)