During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Serbia, 28 cooperation agreements were signed, marking a shift in relations from a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to a “shared future.” President Xi’s two-day visit included an official ceremony in Belgrade, where hundreds gathered to welcome him. Following bilateral and intergovernmental meetings, a joint declaration was signed to enhance partnership levels and foster a “common future.” The agreements span various sectors like infrastructure, trade, science, and culture, reflecting the deepening ties between Serbia and China under the Belt and Road initiative.
Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.
The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.
Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.
Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.
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