strategic partnership

Strengthening ties with China: Serbia’s strategic partnership under the Belt and Road Initiative

Serbia’s relationship with China has evolved into one of the most critical components of its international economic strategy. This “steel friendship,” as Serbian officials often describe it, is rooted in a comprehensive strategic partnership that spans infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors. The collaboration has intensified in recent years, fueled by China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has made Serbia a crucial node in China’s European logistics and infrastructure network. Key investments and projects China’s investments in Serbia are diverse,…