Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, is expected to visit China soon for talks with President Xi Jinping.
According to reports from TASS and other outlets on May 16, Vučić announced during a public address that he would meet with Xi a few days after Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China.
"We are waiting for final confirmation. I understand that President Putin will visit China on the 19th and 20th, as has already been announced. A few days later, we will visit China to meet with President Xi," Vučić stated.
Putin is scheduled to make a state visit to China at the invitation of Xi to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries.
This visit comes just four days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his trip to China. While the U.S. and China have struggled to reach clear agreements on key issues such as Iran, Taiwan, and trade disputes, there are expectations that Russia and China will showcase their strategic partnership during this summit.
Vučić emphasized, "It is a special honor for us to officially visit China following President Trump and President Putin. I have high hopes for this visit."
Serbia, under Vučić's leadership, is considered one of the most pro-China countries in Europe. The nation has actively participated in China's Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to connect Central Asia and Europe through land and maritime routes, and has pursued infrastructure projects such as power plants and railways.
Additionally, while Vučić has expressed a desire for Serbia to join the European Union, he continues to maintain close ties with Russia. His attendance at last year's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, where he stood alongside Putin, has raised concerns in the West regarding Serbia's alignment amid increasing pressure on Russia.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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