国内英语新闻:China, Serbia to add impetus to traditional friendship

On trade relations, Wu stressed China and Serbia should strengthen cooperation on infrastructure construction and investment.

Tadic said developing relations with China is one of Serbia's diplomatic priorities, and that his government would like to strengthen exchanges with China in all areas and at all levels. The two sides should maintain coordination in the United Nations and other international organizations, he added.

The Serbian leader also expressed appreciation of China's support on the Kosovo issue, and reaffirmed that Serbia will firmly adhere to the one-China policy.

On Wednesday afternoon, Wu also held talks with Serbian Parliamentary Speaker Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic.

Wu Bangguo (L), chairman of the Standing Committee of China'a National People's Congress(NPC), meets with Serbian President Boris Tadic, in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, July 14, 2010.

Wu said the NPC values its relations with the Serbian parliament. He suggested the two legislatures enhance exchanges between special committees and friendship groups, encourage contacts between young legislators, and strengthen coordination in the international parliamentary organizations.

Djukic-Dejanovic said furthering relations with China has long been the aspiration of all Serbian parties, and the Serbian parliament supports the government's decision to push forward cooperation with China, and will promote exchanges with the NPC.

Six documents on cultural and trade cooperation were signed after the talks. Wu also attended late Wednesday the groundbreaking ceremony of a bridge to be built in Belgrade with Chinese assistance.