Wang Yi conducts historic diplomatic visits to Montenegro and Croatia

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conducted high-level diplomatic visits to Montenegro and Croatia, marking significant milestones in bilateral relations. In Montenegro, Wang Yi's meeting with President Jakov Milatović was the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to the country, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, infrastructure projects involving Chinese companies, trade, and tourism.

In Croatia, Wang Yi's visit was the first official visit by a Chinese foreign minister in 33 years. During meetings with President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, officials discussed deepening economic ties and increasing the presence of Croatian companies in the Chinese market. President Milanović reaffirmed Croatia's commitment to the 'one China' policy. Both nations highlighted successful cooperation in infrastructure, such as the Pelješac Bridge, and discussed the potential of the newly established Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb flight route to boost tourism.

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Andrej Plenković · China · China · Croatia · Gordan Grlić Radman · Jakov Milatović · Wang Yi · Zoran Milanović

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[● 2 SOURCES] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi noted that the long interval between ministerial visits indicates a lack of open bilateral conflicts. rtv-hb.com · www.index.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] President Zoran Milanović reaffirmed Croatia's support for the 'one China' policy and the position that Taiwan is part of China. www.index.hr · zhurnal.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] China ranked as Croatia's 11th most significant trading partner in 2025, accounting for 2.41 percent of Croatia's total global trade. rtv-hb.com · prigorski.hr · novini247.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.tportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman expressed interest in attracting Chinese investment in logistics, renewable energy, and the automotive and maritime industries. rtv-hb.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Wang Yi conducted his first official visit to Croatia in 33 years. prigorski.hr · rtv-hb.com · novini247.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Wang Yi's visit to Montenegro marks the first time a Chinese foreign minister has visited the country. etv.me · bizniscg.me