DELEGATION OF FUJIAN PROVINCE IN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF AP VOJVODINA – STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WITH THE PRC

The Mayor of Novi Sad Žarko Mićin attended a meeting at the Provincial Government building organized by the President of the Provincial Government Maja Gojković on the occasion of the official visit of a delegation from Fujian Province of the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Li Lin, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office and President of the Fujian People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

President Gojković emphasized that the visit represents a continuation of successful cooperation that was institutionalized five years ago.

The meeting focused on further strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the provinces and their cities, with special attention given to deepening trade and economic ties. There was also openness to joint projects in the fields of economy, infrastructure, technology, and agriculture. The importance of cultural institutions and events was highlighted in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations, as well as the significance of enhancing cultural exchange and connecting citizens.

Mayor Žarko Mićin of Novi Sad stated that the visit of the Fujian delegation represents an important step in strengthening the “ironclad friendship” between Serbia and China.

-The unbreakable ties between China and Serbia are rooted in the friendship between our peoples. For our city, infrastructure projects implemented with Chinese companies are of great importance, including the construction of new bridges, railways, and highways. In addition, Novi Sad is collaborating with major automotive industry companies such as Lianbo and SHAC. Alongside economic cooperation, Novi Sad has nurtured friendly relations for 44 years with its sister city Changchun, for 10 years with Ningbo, since last year with Jinan, and this year we signed letters of intent to establish cooperation with the cities of Wuxi and Hefei. I look forward to writing new chapters of cooperation and friendship with cities from Fujian Province, with which the Province of Vojvodina whose administrative and economic center is Novi Sad has had formal friendly relations since 2020 -  said Mićin, inviting companies from Fujian to come and see why Novi Sad is an ideal place for business.

In addition to Maja Gojković and Žarko Mićin, the meeting was attended by Aleksandar Sofić, Provincial Secretary for Regional Development, Interregional Cooperation and Local Self-Government, and Nenad Ivanišević, Provincial Secretary for Economy and Tourism.
The Chinese delegation included Mr. Chen Xixiacheng, Executive Deputy Mayor of Longyan City; Ms. Lin Jing, Deputy Mayor of Sanming City; and Ms. Cai Wenji, Head of Department at the Foreign Affairs Office.

Novi Sad, October 7, 2025