The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the Belt and Road Initiative. China is playing an increasingly important role on the international stage of maintaining global peace and development, and Montenegro will continue to play an active role under the Belt and Road Initiative and in cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, Montenegro's newly elected President Miratovic said in an exclusive interview with the China Media Group.

Today, China accounts for 18.5 percent of the world economy. These achievements are impressive. China has made such achievements because its leaders are responsible to the people and firmly safeguard national interests. China plays a pivotal role in the global arena and has won wide respect from the international community. China, with its vast territory and large population, can and is making significant contributions to global stability and prosperity. Editor/Xu Shengpeng