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Serbia-China/Highway Section/Completion
Lucani, Serbia - July 5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic taking podium to deliver speech at inauguration of final segment of E-763 "Milos Veliki" highway
2. Picture of Chinese, Serbian national flags on backdrop
3. Map displaying highway route
4. Various of Serbian, Chinese attendees to opening ceremony
5. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian President (ending with shots 6-7):
"What was once a rough, winding road riddled with potholes has now become Serbia's most modern and safest highway. This highway is not only important for local residents, but it's crucial for all people of Serbia."
6. Attendees
7. Various of helicopter flying over ceremony site escorting Serbian national flag
8. Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming delivering speech
9. Attendees
10. Various of people visiting road tunnel, Munjino Brdo, following opening ceremony
11. Road tunnel
12. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Resident (name not given):
"Without the Chinese builders, none of this would have happened. They worked so hard. We salute them."
13. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Resident (name not given/ending with shot 14):
"The Chinese have come to Serbia and helped usher in a new chapter for the country. You are our brothers, even closer than family. Thank you so much."
14. Aerial shots of newly completed section of highway
15. Various of vehicle traveling along highway
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday inaugurated the final segment of the E-763 "Milos Veliki" highway between Pakovrace and Pozega, completing the entire 30.9-km Preljina-Pozega section.
Strategically linking central and western Serbia, the highway is expected to eventually connect the country to Montenegro and the Adriatic Sea.
The opening ceremony took place at the entrance of the Munjino Brdo tunnel in southwestern Serbia's Lucani municipality. It was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming, senior Serbian government officials, representatives of Chinese and Serbian infrastructure companies, and hundreds of local residents.
At the event, emphasizing that the project was one of the most important infrastructure developments in Serbia, Vucic noted that with the help of their Chinese partners and combining Chinese technology with Serbian determination, they had managed to overcome all challenges to finish the project. He particularly highlighted the contribution of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).
The newly opened 19.56-kilometer stretch includes Serbia's two longest road tunnels -- Laz (2,858 meters) and Munjino Brdo (2,861 meters) -- constructed to international standards using advanced engineering technologies. Vucic said the project reflects Serbia's transformation into a strong and modern state with safe, high-quality highways.
Traversing challenging mountainous terrain, the section required extensive tunneling and bridge-building work.
"What was once a rough, winding road riddled with potholes has now become Serbia's most modern and safest highway. This highway is not only important for local residents, but it's crucial for all people of Serbia," said Vucic.
The president also announced plans to extend the highway with two new branches from Pozega, aimed at improving transport links across western Serbia.
The E-763 corridor is a key regional transport route that strengthens connectivity between Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Italy. With a total investment exceeding 520 million U.S. dollars, the Preljina-Pozega segment ranks among Serbia's largest infrastructure undertakings. The first part, between Preljina and Pakovrace, was opened in 2022.
Li described the E-763 highway as a crucial transport artery linking Belgrade with the Montenegrin port of Bar, as well as with western and northern parts of Serbia.
He noted that the newly completed section not only connects northern and western Serbia, but also strengthens people-to-people ties, improves traffic flow, boosts economic development, and enhances quality of life.
Li said the successful completion of the project reflects the expertise and dedication of all involved, and stands as a testament to the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia.
Local residents also expressed gratitude to the Chinese builders involved in the project.
"Without the Chinese builders, none of this would have happened. They worked so hard. We salute them," said a local resident.
"The Chinese have come to Serbia and helped usher in a new chapter for the country. You are our brothers, even closer than family. Thank you so much," said another resident.
Passenger traffic on the new highway section will open at noon on Sunday, local time.
Serbia-China/Highway Section/Completion
Dateline : July 5, 2025
Location : Serbia
Duration : 2'07
Lucani, Serbia - July 5, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic taking podium to deliver speech at inauguration of final segment of E-763 "Milos Veliki" highway
2. Picture of Chinese, Serbian national flags on backdrop
3. Map displaying highway route
4. Various of Serbian, Chinese attendees to opening ceremony
5. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian President (ending with shots 6-7):
"What was once a rough, winding road riddled with potholes has now become Serbia's most modern and safest highway. This highway is not only important for local residents, but it's crucial for all people of Serbia."
6. Attendees
7. Various of helicopter flying over ceremony site escorting Serbian national flag
8. Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming delivering speech
9. Attendees
10. Various of people visiting road tunnel, Munjino Brdo, following opening ceremony
11. Road tunnel
12. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Resident (name not given):
"Without the Chinese builders, none of this would have happened. They worked so hard. We salute them."
13. SOUNDBITE (Serbian) Resident (name not given/ending with shot 14):
"The Chinese have come to Serbia and helped usher in a new chapter for the country. You are our brothers, even closer than family. Thank you so much."
14. Aerial shots of newly completed section of highway
15. Various of vehicle traveling along highway
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday inaugurated the final segment of the E-763 "Milos Veliki" highway between Pakovrace and Pozega, completing the entire 30.9-km Preljina-Pozega section.
Strategically linking central and western Serbia, the highway is expected to eventually connect the country to Montenegro and the Adriatic Sea.
The opening ceremony took place at the entrance of the Munjino Brdo tunnel in southwestern Serbia's Lucani municipality. It was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming, senior Serbian government officials, representatives of Chinese and Serbian infrastructure companies, and hundreds of local residents.
At the event, emphasizing that the project was one of the most important infrastructure developments in Serbia, Vucic noted that with the help of their Chinese partners and combining Chinese technology with Serbian determination, they had managed to overcome all challenges to finish the project. He particularly highlighted the contribution of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).
The newly opened 19.56-kilometer stretch includes Serbia's two longest road tunnels -- Laz (2,858 meters) and Munjino Brdo (2,861 meters) -- constructed to international standards using advanced engineering technologies. Vucic said the project reflects Serbia's transformation into a strong and modern state with safe, high-quality highways.
Traversing challenging mountainous terrain, the section required extensive tunneling and bridge-building work.
"What was once a rough, winding road riddled with potholes has now become Serbia's most modern and safest highway. This highway is not only important for local residents, but it's crucial for all people of Serbia," said Vucic.
The president also announced plans to extend the highway with two new branches from Pozega, aimed at improving transport links across western Serbia.
The E-763 corridor is a key regional transport route that strengthens connectivity between Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Italy. With a total investment exceeding 520 million U.S. dollars, the Preljina-Pozega segment ranks among Serbia's largest infrastructure undertakings. The first part, between Preljina and Pakovrace, was opened in 2022.
Li described the E-763 highway as a crucial transport artery linking Belgrade with the Montenegrin port of Bar, as well as with western and northern parts of Serbia.
He noted that the newly completed section not only connects northern and western Serbia, but also strengthens people-to-people ties, improves traffic flow, boosts economic development, and enhances quality of life.
Li said the successful completion of the project reflects the expertise and dedication of all involved, and stands as a testament to the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia.
Local residents also expressed gratitude to the Chinese builders involved in the project.
"Without the Chinese builders, none of this would have happened. They worked so hard. We salute them," said a local resident.
"The Chinese have come to Serbia and helped usher in a new chapter for the country. You are our brothers, even closer than family. Thank you so much," said another resident.
Passenger traffic on the new highway section will open at noon on Sunday, local time.
ID : 8435322
Published : 2025-07-06 14:24
Last Modified : 2025-07-06 16:52:08
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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