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| | 2. '1,903 billion euros' of annual export - Vuvic stresses China's 'vital role' for Serbia following meeting with Xi in Moscow21:29[-/+]Категория(?) | "Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stressed the 'vital role' of Belgrade-Beijing relations at a press conference after meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Moscow on Friday.
"I fought for Serbia; I pleaded with the Chinese President - and I will say this in just three sentences - for the arrival of an even greater number of investors in our country," he said.
"Just 10-11 years ago, Serbia's total annual export to China was around 20 million euros. Last year, it was 1,903 billion euros - that is about 200 times more. Unbelievable, but true - 200 times more. I asked [President Xi] for more investors because today, three out of the top five, and often three out of the top four exporters in Serbia, are Chinese companies," Vucic added.
The Serbian President outlined three directions - coordination, mutual support and cooperation based on mutual benefit - in which the two countries' heads expect the Serbian-Chinese relations to develop.
In addition, Vucic expressed gratitude to Beijing for the military equipment supply, noting the arms’ great quality.
"We are very satisfied with the equipment we received at favourable prices from the People's Republic of China - including CH-92 and CH-95 drones, FK-3 systems, HQ-17 systems," he said.
According to Vucic, a high-level Serbian delegation led by Serbian Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade Jagoda Lazarevic would 'soon' travel to China.
Vucic and Xi met in Moscow after attending the Victory Day 80th anniversary celebrations on May 9." Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
7. 'Everyone needs to be able to trust in Germany' - Chancellor Merz urges Trump to 'negotiate trade together' following UK-US deal20:54[-/+]Категория(?) | "German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated US President Donald Trump upon reaching the agreement with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the joint press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels on Thursday.
"I also said that it's not possible to do that with individual EU member states because we only negotiate trade together," Merz explained. "I also said that it is not a good idea to escalate the tariff dispute. The best thing would be to go down to zero for everything and for every one. He has invited me to Washington, and I'm sure we will talk about this question in the near future."
In his turn, Costa replied to a journalist's question on difference between Scholz and Merz, saying: 'new leader means always new energy, new ideas'.
"Germany is a very reliable partner since day one of the European Union. And always contributes with on behalf of different leaderships to strengthen European Union, to bridge a difference and to cement the unity among the 27th. And my expectations is, of course, that the Friedrich Merz continue to put Germany in the centre of the European making process," EC president added.
"Everyone needs to be able to trust in Germany. Everyone should know that they can rely on Germany and the new German government. And I will be meeting many of my colleagues and having many discussions to bring that point across in the coming days and weeks," Chancellor Merz concluded.
Earlier on May 8, Trump held a phone press conference with Starmer, announcing trade deal with Britain." Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
8. 'Who dares to accuse Soviet soldiers of being occupiers?' - Hundreds join Immortal Regiment march in Sophia to mark 80th V-Day anniversary20:53[-/+]Категория(?) | "Hundreds joined the Immortal Regiment march in Sofia on Friday to commemorate fallen soldiers who fought in WWII.
Footage shows activists marching with Bulgarian and Russian flags while carrying portraits of their family members who fought in the war. Many of them can be seen wearing Saint George's ribbon, a symbol of the WWII veterans.
Following the march, its participants laid wreaths and flowers in front of the Monument to the Soviet Soldier in the Lozenets district and observed a minute of silence. They also paid tribute to the fallen soldiers near a banner depicting the Soviet Army Monument, which is currently being dismantled.
The event was attended by the Russian ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova. In her speech to the activists, the diplomat stressed that May 9 will forever be 'a symbol of courage, perseverance and boundless heroism'.
"Who dares to accuse Soviet soldiers of being occupiers, not liberators of Europe? All this sounds blasphemous. And yet these lies has become official rhetoric in some European countries," she said.
Mitrofanova's claim was backed by another event participant, Bulgaria-Russian forum chairperson Snejana Todorova.
"Some are trying to rewrite history, and this causes anger and indignation in all of us, for whom the truth, the truth, and only the truth is most important in our act and our history," Todorova said.
The Immortal Regiment is held every May as part of Victory Day celebrations in Russia. Participants honour their relatives who served on the front lines by carrying their portraits in a procession.
While the tradition originated in Russia, it has spread to other countries around the world in recent years." Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
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