21.09.2025.
Minister Gašić meets with Deputy Head of China’s Central Military Commission’s Equipment Development Department
Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić met today with representatives of a Chinese delegation from the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission of the People’s Republic of China, led by Major General Zhan Shixian, Deputy Head of the Department.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of the existing cooperation between the two countries, agreeing that it is at a high level. It was reaffirmed that the People’s Republic of China remains Serbia’s principal partner in the field of air defence systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It was also stated that there is continuing upward trend in cooperation in other high-tech areas as well.Minister Gašić emphasized the particular importance of both sides’ commitment to expanding cooperation models in the coming period. In addition to commercial procurement and joint development, which have already been implemented, efforts will also focus on technology transfers and strengthening ties between the two countries’ defence industries.
The Minister of Defence expressed gratitude for the donations in the form of weapons and military equipment received so far. Both parties agreed that the military donation mechanism represents an important form of cooperation and a confirmation of the traditional friendship between Serbia and the People’s Republic of China.
Representatives of the Chinese delegation commended the Power of Unity military parade, which they attended the previous day. In the coming days, as part of their official visit to Serbia, they will visit the Military Technical Institute, hold expert talks with representatives of the Material Resources Sector, and visit the International Defence and Military Equipment Fair Partner 2025.
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mp4 (121,62 MB)The meeting
