China, Serbia agree to further implement consensus on bilateral cooperation

Chinese and Serbian government envoys, at a meeting in Russia's St. Petersburg on Wednesday, agreed to further implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of China and Serbia on cooperation between the two countries and international issues of common concern.

At the meeting with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to Serbia yielded positive outcomes, and the two heads of state have established solid mutual trust, reached broad consensus, and worked toward building a community with a shared future between China and Serbia.

China is ready to work with Serbia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

China appreciates Serbia's commitment to maintaining friendly relations with China and its firm support for China's efforts to safeguard its core interests. Likewise, China firmly supports Serbia in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and will continue to uphold justice and defend fairness on the international stage, Wang added.

For his part, Vulin highlighted the increased strength and stability of the ties between the two countries. He noted that President Xi Jinping's successful visit to Serbia has promoted the stronger and more stable relations between the two countries in the new era.

He said Serbia highly appreciates China's commitment to the principle of equality in international affairs and looks forward to developing bilateral cooperation with China in various fields.

China, Serbia agree to further implement consensus on bilateral cooperation

China, Serbia agree to further implement consensus on bilateral cooperation

Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Gilles Carbonnier on Saturday said he was encouraged by the humanitarian organization's deepening relationship with China.

In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the 11th Xiangshan Forum, Carbonnier said the ICRC has not only been engaged in dialogue with China and other states, but has also welcomed the country's involvement in the launch of programs to help people affected by conflicts.

"China is definitely a major player. We really are very encouraged to see that our relationship with the PLA, with the People's Liberation Army, with the Ministry of Defense deepening on several issues of common interest, especially on International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian priorities. We at the ICRC really look forward to developing this dialogue, of course, here in Beijing, but also as we're doing in Geneva, in New York, as well as in the field, for example, where Chinese peacekeepers are also active," he said.

The three-day Xiangshan Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting more than 500 representatives of official delegations from more than 100 countries and international organizations, and over 200 experts and scholars to discuss global security.

At the forum, Carbonnier delivered a speech on the topic of the international mechanism and global security governance.

In'tl Red Cross Committee vice president hails deepening ties with China