Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to Serbia from May 7 to 8, 2024.
The list of final documents signed between the two countries is as follows:
1. Joint statement between the two countries
"Joint Declaration between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Serbia on deepening and improving the comprehensive strategic partnership and building a Sino-Serbian community with a shared future in the new era"
2. Cooperation documents signed or agreed by both parties
1. "Extradition Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Serbia"
2. "Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Serbia on Mutual Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters"
3. "Protocol between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on strengthening the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on economic and technical cooperation in the field of infrastructure"
4. "Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Serbia"
5. "Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Serbia"
6. "Exchange of Letters between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on the Feasibility Study for Assistance to Serbian Smart Education and Digital School Projects"
7. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Internal and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia on the establishment of a coordination mechanism to promote the implementation of the medium-term action for the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" between China and Serbia"
8. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia on cooperation in green and sustainable development"
9. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management and the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia on cooperation in science and reduction of technological poverty"
10. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia on cooperation in the field of information and communications"
11. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Geology and Minerals between the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Serbia"
12. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Electronic Commerce between the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Domestic and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia"
13. "Plan of cultural cooperation 2025-2028 between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia"
14. "Joint statement between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia on the inauguration of the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade"
15. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Space Administration of China and the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia on Cooperation in the Field of Innovation in the Exploration and Peaceful Use of Outer Space atmospheric"
16. "Memorandum of Understanding between the China National Space Administration and the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia on Cooperation on the International Lunar Research Station"
17. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources of the Republic of Serbia"
18. "Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia on phytosanitary requirements for fresh Serbian blueberries exported to China"
19. "Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia on Inspection, Quarantine and Hygiene Requirements for Serbian Dried Plums"
20. "Cooperation Agreement between the State Administration of Radio and Television of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Republic of Serbia on Radio, Television and Online Audiovisuals"
21. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Human Resources Development between the National International Development Cooperation Agency of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of European Integration of the Republic of Serbia"
22. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Data Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia on Strengthening Cooperation in the Digital Economy"
23. "News Exchange and Cooperation Agreement between the Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and the Yugoslav News Agency of Serbia"
24. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Central Radio and Television and the Media Relations Department of the Presidential Office of the Republic of Serbia"
25. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Central Radio and Television Station and Serbian Political Newspaper"
26. "Agreement on deepening cooperation between China Central Radio and Television and Serbian National Radio and Television"
27. "Letter of Intent on Cooperation between China Central Radio and Television Station and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia"
28. "Memorandum of Understanding on Sports Cooperation between the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Serbian Olympic Committee"
Xi Jinping Announces First 6 Initiatives of China's Support for the New Era of China-Serbia Community of Destiny Building
During a press conference with Serbian President Vucic, President Xi Jinping announced China's first six initiatives to support the construction of the China-Serbia community of destiny in the new era:
First, the China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement will officially enter into force on July 1 this year;
Second, China supports Serbia in hosting the 2027 World Expo in the professional category when it sends a delegation to attend the exposition, and encourages Chinese enterprises to participate in related construction projects;
Third, China is willing to expand imports of high-quality agricultural products with Serbian characteristics;
Fourth, China will support 50 young Serbian scientists to travel to China for scientific exchanges in the next three years;
Fifth, China will invite 300 young Serbian people to study in China over the next three years;
Sixth, China welcomes the opening of additional direct flights from Belgrade to Shanghai and encourages air transport companies in the two countries to open direct flights from Belgrade to Guangzhou.
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