Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic shakes hands with a staff member of the China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd. during his inspection of the Danube Corridor expressway project in Golubac, Serbia, July 26, 2025. Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday commended Chinese construction teams during his inspection of the Danube Corridor expressway, highlighting the rapid progress of the key infrastructure project being built by the China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

GOLUBAC, Serbia, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday commended Chinese construction teams during his inspection of the Danube Corridor expressway, highlighting the rapid progress of the key infrastructure project being built by a Chinese company in eastern Serbia.

"I'm very happy to be here today. We are just a few months away from completing the entire road," Vucic said during his field tour in the municipality of Golubac.

The 68-km Danube Corridor, linking the Branicevo district in eastern Serbia with the capital city of Belgrade and the international E75 highway, is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at bring economic development and connectivity.

Constructed by the China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd. (CSI), with support from Serbian subcontractors, the project has an estimated total value of 337 million euros (396 million U.S. dollars).

"This is one of the most important projects for the development of our country," Vucic said. "It will unlock the potential of this region, improve logistics, and support tourism, especially around destinations like Silver Lake."

"Every kilometer we finish brings us closer to the shared goals of our two countries," Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming said, adding that China is fully committed to long-term cooperation with Serbia. ■