习近平抵达巴黎开始对法国进行国事访问

当地时间5月5日下午，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达巴黎，应法兰西共和国总统马克龙邀请，对法国进行国事访问。新华社记者 燕雁 摄

新华社巴黎5月5日电（记者刘华 唐霁）当地时间5月5日下午，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达巴黎，应法兰西共和国总统马克龙邀请，对法国进行国事访问。

当地时间5月5日下午，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达巴黎，应法兰西共和国总统马克龙邀请，对法国进行国事访问。新华社记者 谢环驰 摄

习近平乘坐专机抵达巴黎奥利机场时，法国总理阿塔尔等法国政府高级代表热情迎接。

当地时间5月5日下午，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达巴黎，应法兰西共和国总统马克龙邀请，对法国进行国事访问。新华社记者 丁林 摄

习近平发表书面讲话。习近平指出，我很高兴对法国进行第三次国事访问，同法国人民一道庆祝中法建交60周年。作为东西方文明的重要代表，中国和法国长期以来相互欣赏、相互吸引。60年前，中法两国突破冷战藩篱，建立大使级外交关系。60年来，中法关系始终走在中国同西方国家关系前列。中法关系发展不仅给两国人民带来福祉，也为动荡不安的世界注入了稳定性和正能量。访问期间，我将同马克龙总统就新形势下中法、中欧关系发展，以及当前重大国际和地区问题深入交换意见。我希望通过这次访问，巩固两国传统友谊、增进政治互信、凝聚战略共识、深化各领域交流合作，用历史的火炬照亮前行的路，创造中法关系更加美好未来，为世界和平、稳定、发展作出新的贡献。

习近平主席夫人彭丽媛，中共中央政治局常委、中央办公厅主任蔡奇，中共中央政治局委员、外交部部长王毅等陪同人员同机抵达。

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Xi aims to open brighter future of China-France ties via visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Sunday that he hopes China and France will light up their way forward with the torch of history, open a brighter future of China-France relations and make new contributions to world peace, stability and development.

Xi made the remarks in a written speech upon his arrival here for a state visit to France.

He said during the visit, he will have an in-depth exchange of views with French President Emmanuel Macron on growing China-France and China-Europe relations under the new circumstances as well as major international and regional issues in the world today.

"I hope this visit will help cement our long-standing friendship, enhance political trust, build strategic consensus and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields," he said, adding that it is a great pleasure to begin his third state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of Macron.

Back in 2014 and 2019, Xi paid two visits to France, both in spring, to celebrate the 50th and 55th anniversaries of diplomatic relations together with the people of France.

"As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic ties, I have a strong sense of deja vu when setting foot again on the soil of your beautiful country. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I wish to take this opportunity to extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to the French government and people," Xi said.

As important representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations, China and France have a long history of mutual appreciation and admiration, said Xi.

French Enlightenment thinkers turned to study Chinese culture centuries ago, and great French thinkers and writers such as Voltaire, Diderot, Hugo and Balzac have been household names in China, he added.

He also noted that 60 years ago, the two countries broke through Cold War blocs and established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.

In the 60 years since, the bilateral relations have always stayed abreast of China's relations with Western countries, setting a prime example for countries with different social systems to coexist in peace and pursue win-win cooperation, said Xi.

In recent years, the relationship between China and France has risen to new heights, and the two countries keep making new progress in cooperation on aviation, aerospace, nuclear energy, agrifood and green development, Xi said.

He said that the two countries enjoy close coordination and cooperation on climate response, biodiversity protection and global governance, adding that activities of the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism are unfolding across the board.

"A growing China-France relationship not only brings benefits to both peoples, but also provides stability and positive energy to the turbulent world," Xi said.

The Chinese president was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport and warmly welcomed by overseas Chinese upon arrival. ■

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. Xi was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport upon arrival. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. Xi was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport upon arrival. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane arrives in Paris, France, May 5, 2024. Xi arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane arrives in Paris, France, May 5, 2024. Xi arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

People welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris, France, May 5, 2024. Xi arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France. (Xinhua/Lu Ye)

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane arrives in Paris, France, May 5, 2024. Xi arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)