Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visit to Serbia in an effort to further boost relations with the friendly nation and assert China's intention to radically increase its presence in the Balkans and Europe.The first visit by a Chinese president in more than 30 years, Xi's trip to Belgrade has been hailed in Serbia as "historic." During his three-day stay starting Friday, Xi had meetings with top officials and visited a Serbian steel plant purchased by a Chinese company. More then 20 economic and other agreements was signed during Xi's stay.
In this photo provided by the Serbian Presidential Press Service, Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left, is welcomed by children as he walks with his Serbian counterpart, Tomislav Nikolic, after arriving to Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, June 17, 2016. Xi arrived in Serbia on Friday for a visit meant to boost relations with the friendly nation and assert China's intention to increase its presence in the Balkans and Europe.
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