Dacic receives farewell visit from Chinese ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic on Tuesday received a farewell visit from China's outgoing Ambassador to Belgrade Chen Bo.

In a very cordial atmosphere, Dacic thanked Chen - a great friend of Serbia an expert on the situation in the region and, in particular, Serbia - for her excellent cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all other Serbian institutions over the four and a half years of her tenure in the country, the ministry said in a statement.

He said that Chen, through her exceptional diplomatic skills and personal commitment, had significantly contributed to taking the comprehensive strategic partnership and steely friendship between the two countries and the two peoples to an even higher level, the statement said.

Dacic was pleased to note that the cooperation in all areas, in particular in the economy, infrastructure and investments, had been advanced significantly during Chen's tenure.

He reiterated Serbia's gratitude to China for its continued support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, noting that Serbia consistently supported the One China policy.

Wishing Chen much success in her personal and professional life, Dacic noted that she would always be able to count on the friendship of Serbia and Serbs.

Chen said she had beautiful memories of Serbia, and thanked the Serbian state leadership and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Serbian state institutions for the exceptional cooperation, understanding and friendship.