The meeting between Vučić and Xi has begun; Chinese President: I am honored and very moved; PHOTO

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs is taking the highest security measures during the visit of the President of China

Tete-a-tete talks between Presidents Vučić and Xi have started

Xi: This is a two-sided and sincere friendship

"President Vucic, dear friend, I am very happy to be here, in your friendly country," Xi said.

"I was a part of this magnificent ceremony, I am honored and very moved. As you yourself said, we have witnessed first hand that the Serbian people regard the Chinese people as their steel, great friends. This is a bilateral and sincere friendship. There is a strong a sense of friendship between our countries."

"Yesterday at the airport, there was an extraordinary ceremony, as well as a welcome. My wife and I felt the warmth of the welcome. My wife and I were extremely touched. I really remember my previous visit very vividly. In China we always say that we are deeply impressed by the kindness of our friend. I felt your sincerity, with sincerity we can do a lot," Xi said.

"You could see how much Serbian citizens love and appreciate you"

After greeting the citizens on the Palace terrace, Vučić and Xi held a close meeting.

"There is no end to my personal happiness because of your visit, and by the number of people gathered, you could see how much the citizens of Serbia love and appreciate you," said Vučić.

"As a small country, we have a lot of problems, and then we call our big friends, Mr. President," he began.

"When they ask us about China, we don't have complicated answers, in accordance with the principles of China's policy, that's how it was, that's how it will be."

"Thank you for respecting our territorial integrity, for helping us in the international arena. Three Chinese companies are the biggest exporters from Serbia, Steel factory, Zijin Copper Mine, Zijin Gold Mine," added Vučić.

"I would have a lot to say. The Free Trade Agreement has opened the door wide, we want to see more Chinese companies, Chinese tourists. We are buying nine Chinese trains for the Expo. I am fully prepared, President, I could talk for hours about our cooperation," concluded Vučić.