Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Prague Monday to start a three-day state visit to the Czech Republic.

 

中国国家主席习近平周一抵达布拉格，开始对捷克共和国进行为期三天的国事访问。
 

 

It is the first state visit by a Chinese president in 67 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, which is also Xi's maiden¹ visit to the CEE region since he assumed presidency² in 2013 and his first trip to Europe this year.

 

The Czech Republic sent two fighter jets to escort Xi's plane when it entered the country's airspace. Xi was received by Czech Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek and other senior officials at the airport.

 

Hailing the long-held friendship between the two countries, Xi, in his written remarks upon arrival, extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the Czech people.

 

Noting that the Czech Republic has become an important partner for China in the CEE region and a good friend in the European Union (EU), Xi said that bilateral³ ties are currently advancing on a fast track with vigorous cooperation in various sectors⁴.

 

The two countries have launched sound cooperation under the framework of China-CEE cooperation, which is playing a crucial role in promoting China-Europe ties, he said.

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