CCIS Awared for Contribution to Economic Cooperation Between China and Serbia

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) organized the participation of over 40 companies and brands from Serbia, as well as the presentation of the Novi Sad Science and Technology Park at the 4th China–Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo and the International Consumer Goods Fair, held in Ningbo, China. 

This year, the fair, which is one of the most important events for exporters from the region, was significantly expanded to include segments dedicated to the promotion of innovation, investment stimulation, and participation of nine European countries.

During the event, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia was presented with an award for its contribution to the development of economic cooperation between China and Serbia. The award comes as recognition to the CCIS as a key partner in institutional and business cooperation between the two countries, within the China–CEEC cooperation mechanism. The award was accepted on behalf of the CCIS by Jovana Majstorović, Head of the Center for Asia, the Russian Federation, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

As part of the fair, the annual meeting of the China-CEEC Business Council was also held, organized by the City of Ningbo and Zhejiang Province. Representatives of business associations from China and Central and Eastern European countries discussed new opportunities for trade growth, strengthening supply chains, enhancing cooperation in the green economy sector, and promoting further mutual economic cooperation.

Jagoda Lazarević, Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade, who led the Serbian delegation, emphasized that Serbia has been very active in all areas of cooperation within the China–CEEC framework since its establishment. She underlined Serbia’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with both China and Central and Eastern European countries. Remarks were also delivered by Mr. Yu Jianlong, Vice President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Mr. Staša Košarac, Deputy Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Mr. Atanas Zafirov, Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

Ningbo and Zhejiang Province continue to actively develop the cooperation platform with CEE countries based on the “three main destinations” principle: as a gateway for CEE goods to enter the Chinese market, a hub for two-way investment and cooperation between China and CEE countries, and a platform for cultural exchange. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia will continue to actively participate and fully realize the potential of cooperation in all three priority areas.

The Ningbo fair, which runs until May 25, aims to enhance trade and economic cooperation between China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. It serves as a platform for showcasing distinctive products from European countries, expanding China’s imports from the region, and promoting trade.

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