Pelješac Bridge symbol of successful Croatian-Chinese cooperation, officials say

Zagreb - The Pelješac Bridge, built by a Chinese company, and the Chinese investment in the Senj wind park are symbols of successful cooperation between Croatia and China, said Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković, and a senior official of the Chinese Parliament, Li Hongzhong, on Friday.

"Mutual trust between the two countries is further strengthened through such and similar economic projects," said the first deputy president of the Standing Committee of the All-Chinese People's Congress at a meeting in Zagreb.

The two officials emphasised the importance of mutual respect, solidarity and understanding of each other's development paths. "The two countries can build future political and economic cooperation on such foundations, Jandroković and Li said.

They believe that Croatia's extremely favorable geographical position is the basis of future more concrete cooperation, and among the potential areas of further closer cooperation, they mentioned new technologies, culture and sports, and tourism.

The two officials emphasised the importance of constant communication and the need for building ties between countries, peoples and civilisations, as well as the exceptional value of mutual dialogue, with Jandroković underscoring the need to leave a world of peace, cooperation and understanding to future generations, not one of wars and destruction.