On July 31, 2023, Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li met with Member of the Presidium of the Serbian Progressive Party and Director of the Serbian Government's Office for Kosovo and Metohija Petar Petkovic.

Deng Li said that China and Serbia are comprehensive strategic partners and ironclad friends. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Aleksandar Vučić, bilateral relations have maintained rapid and sound development. China firmly supports Serbia's efforts in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Serbia in various fields to bring bilateral relations to a new height.

Petkovic said that the Serbian side firmly upholds the one-China principle, thanked China for its long-term valuable support and help to Serbia, and is willing to work with China to strengthen cooperation in various fields, and continue to consolidate the ironclad friendship between the two countries.