Serbia- Montenegro President Svetozar Marovic said on Sunday that his country and China would have intensive political and economic contacts, building on the traditional friendship.

Following talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in the Montenegrin seaside resort of Milocer, Marovic said he expected to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao during the UN meetings in New York next month.

Marovic said the first and foremost topic between the two countries is the expansion of economic cooperation, as China is currently the largest emerging market in the world.

He thanked the Chinese foreign minister for his understanding of pending issues relating to the European future of Serbia- Montenegro.

Minister Li said that he had very successful talks with President Marovic and that China resolutely supported the people of Serbia-Montenegro to decide about their future and interests.

"Our two countries will forever be friendly and good partners, so as to contribute together to world peace, stability and partnership," Li said.

Li, who arrived in Serbia-Montenegro on Friday afternoon on a two-day visit, left for Macedonia on Sunday.

Source: Xinhua