Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) reviews the guard of honour with his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic during a welcoming ceremony in Belgrade, Serbia June 18, 2016. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
SMEDEREVO, Serbia (Reuters) - Serbia could play a significant role in Beijing's ambitious plan for a new "Silk Road" to boost trade with Europe, Asia and Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
Xi said China was ready for more cooperation with Belgrade during a visit to Serbia that has seen his country strengthen its economic presence in the Balkans with more than 20 finance and infrastructure deals.
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