On September 15, Ambassador Li Fan met with Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and exchanged views on bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation. Counselor Gai Guoqiang was present.

Borjana Krišto extended warm congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and commended China's great development achievements. Over the 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina-China friendly relations have been steadily strengthened, with fruitful outcomes in cooperation in such areas as tourism, culture, education and energy. We stand ready to further tap the potential and deepen cooperation in various fields.

Ambassador Li Fan noted that over the 31 years since the establishment of China-Bosnia and Herzegovina diplomatic relations, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the two sides have upheld the principles of treating each other as equals, mutual respect and mutual benefit, with political mutual trust growing steadily and fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation. China stands ready to further elevate bilateral relations. The two sides also exchanged views on further advancing cooperation in such areas as trade, investment and infrastructure.