国内英语新闻:Chinese, Montenegrin presidents exchange congratulations over decade of diplomatic ties

BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic exchanged congratulations on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Montenegro.

In his message to Vujanovic, Xi said that China and Montenegro enjoy a deep traditional friendship. China-Montenegro relations have grown rapidly over the past 10 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, Xi said.

Xi said that he highly values the development of China-Montenegro relations and is willing to work together with Vujanovic to further advance the ties.

Vujanovic said in his message that Montenegro attaches great importance to its relations with China and is willing to make joint efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, tourism, economy, culture, healthcare and elsewhere between the two countries.