November 18, 2016

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that his visit to Ecuador, the first state visit by a Chinese head of state in 36 years, will make positive progress.

Xi made the remarks while delivering a speech at the Quito airport, where Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa hosted a grand ceremony to welcome Xi and the Chinese delegation.

"I come here with the deep friendship of Chinese people and the wish to develop bilateral ties," Xi said, adding that he was looking forward to the upcoming meetings with Ecuadorian leaders.

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