ROME, Sept. 12 (People's Daily Online) – Reporter Xie Yahong: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Sept. 12 inspected the construction site of the Vožd Karađorđe Corridor Expressway Project, which is being built by a Chinese company. Also attending were Aleksandra Sofronijević, Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure; Zhang Zhe, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Serbia; and representatives of relevant companies and media organizations.

Vučić delivers a speech at the site. Photo by Wang Wei.

During his visit, President Vučić said that once completed, the Vožd Karađorđe Corridor Expressway will link Belgrade with central Serbia, further improving Serbia’s transport network and playing an important role in promoting local economic and social development. He expressed sincere gratitude to Chinese leaders and friends for their strong support and tremendous contributions to Serbia’s construction and development, and expressed his hope to continue deepening pragmatic cooperation with the Chinese side in various fields.

Construction site of the Vožd Karađorđe Corridor Expressway Project.

Photo by Wang Wei.

The Vožd Karađorđe Corridor Expressway Project has a planned total length of about 146 km. Its two priority sections, with a combined length of 83 km, are being built by Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co., Ltd..