On September 15, Chinese Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Li Fan met with Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to exchange views on bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation. Counselor Gai Guoqiang attended.

Krišto said that the Bosnian side extends warm congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and admires China’s remarkable development achievements. Over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, friendly relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and China have been continuously strengthened, with fruitful cooperation in tourism, culture, education, energy and other fields. The Bosnian side stands ready to further tap potential and deepen cooperation in various fields. Ambassador Li Fan said that over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the two sides have upheld the principles of treating each other as equals, mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Political mutual trust has been continuously enhanced, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. China is ready to promote the continuous improvement and upgrading of bilateral relations. The two sides also exchanged views on further advancing cooperation in such fields as economic and trade, investment and infrastructure.