Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut in Shanghai on Tuesday, calling for deepened cooperation between the two countries guided by high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. Macut is in Shanghai for the 8th China International Import Expo which will open on Wednesday. Li said that President Xi Jinping and President Aleksandar Vucic have met twice this year, further charting the course for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. China is ready to work with Serbia to uphold the spirit of mutual respect and trust and firmly support each other on issues of core interests and major concerns, Li said. Within the framework of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, China is willing to advance key projects like the Hungary-Serbia railway, and deepen cooperation in economy, trade and people-to-people exchanges with Serbia so as to bring more benefits to the people of the two countries, he said. Li called on both sides to enhance multilateral coordination and promote the strengthening and improvement of global governance. Macut said the mutual visits by the two heads of state have elevated the relations between Serbia and China to a new historical height. China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will bring new opportunities for cooperation with China to other countries, Macut said. He said Serbia looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in economy, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, strengthening multilateral coordination, and promoting common development. Shotlist: Shanghai, China - Nov 4, 2025: 1. Meeting venue; 2. Chinese Premier Li Qiang (R) shaking hands with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut (L); 3. Various of meeting between Li, Macut in progress; officials of both sides at meeting; national flags of China, Serbia. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]