Telephone conversation with the President of the People's Republic of China

President Vučić thanked for the decision of the People's Republic of China to offer support to Serbia in stopping the infection, and for the compassionate care for the citizens of our country.

 

"When the first plane with substantial Chinese help in medical equipment and materials accompanied by Chinese experts landed at the Belgrade airport on 21st March, new optimism awakened and the citizens of Serbia knew that they were not and will not be alone in this battle," said President Vučić.

 

He also thanked for the donation - two COVID 19 laboratories to start operating in Belgrade and Niš, which will undoubtedly contribute to Serbia's successful fight against the virus. President Vučić also asked President Xi to help Serbia acquire additional medical equipment needed in fighting the infection.

 

President Vučić emphasised that Serbian citizens are particularly touched by the tremendous interest and solidarity of the Chinese people, reflected in messages of support as well as in donations sent through Serbian diplomatic missions in Beijing and Shanghai, which speaks of the exceptional closeness and steel friendship of the two nations despite the geographical distance.  

 

"We are pleased to hear the news of the situation normalisation in China and the opening of the city of Wuhan, which has become a symbol of strength and courage in the fight against the pandemic. With trepidation and deep compassion and admiration, Serbia was following the struggle of the Chinese state, the Communist Party and the friendly people of China, against the powerful attack of the coronavirus," said President Vučić, and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased Chinese citizens on behalf of the citizens of Serbia.

 

He stressed his belief that with the help of the powerful Chinese state, Serbia and the world will defeat the coronavirus and emphasised that he looks forward to continuing the cooperation through Mechanism 17 plus 1 and the Belt and Road initiative, and to the Chinese President's upcoming visit to Serbia.

 

President Xi expressed hope that he will soon meet President Vučić in China and confirmed his official visit to Serbia.

 

Chinese President wished Serbian President personal happiness and continued success in running the state, adding that China and Serbia will be able to overcome all economic difficulties they face due to the crisis caused by the pandemic.

 

Belgrade, 14th April 2020