Vucic congratulates China's Xi on his re-election as president

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on his re-election as president of the People's Republic of China and its Central Military Commission.

"We in the Republic of Serbia view your re-election as president as a clear confirmation of your undoubted contribution to the strengthening of the role, reputation and significance of the People's Republic of China, as well as of your unwavering loyalty to honourable service to the people of China. We firmly believe that the period ahead, under your committed, wise and visionary leadership, will be marked by new impressive successes of the People's Republic of China in all areas, which we especially look forward to, and we are honoured to have you and the people of China as our proven friends," Vucic wrote in a congratulatory message to Xi.

Vucic also noted that he was extremely proud Sino-Serbian relations were at a historical high point, the presidential press office said in a statement.

"I am especially pleased that, together with you, I will have the honour of continuing the efforts aimed at further strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and the steely friendship between our two peoples in the period to come," Vucic concluded.