Chinese President Xi Jinping is warmly welcomed by Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen and other senior officials upon his arrival at the Callao Air Base in Lima, Peru, Nov. 14, 2024. Xi arrived here Thursday to pay a state visit to the Republic of Peru and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of President Dina Boluarte.
(Xinhua/Li Xueren) LIMA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said he believes that with the joint efforts of both sides, the visit will take the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level and push for more achievements in their practical cooperation in various fields. In a written statement upon his arrival here, Xi said it gives him great pleasure to once again pay a state visit to the Republic of Peru and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of President Dina Boluarte, adding that he feels very close to Peru as he again stepped onto this beautiful and rich land with a long history.
On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended his sincere greetings and best wishes to the government and people of Peru. China and Peru enjoy a long history of friendship, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Xi said, noting that as early as more than 400 years ago, the people of the two countries started friendly exchanges through the Maritime Silk Road and "the Manila Galleons," or "La Nao de China." China and Peru established diplomatic ties 5.