习近平同法国总统马克龙在上比利牛斯省举行中法元首小范围会晤

当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机来到法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。这是习近平和夫人彭丽媛在塔布机场受到马克龙和夫人布丽吉特热情迎接。新华社记者 李学仁 摄

新华社法国塔布5月7日电（记者韩冰 刘芳）当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机离巴黎赴法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。

马克龙和夫人布丽吉特提前抵达，率上比利牛斯省省长萨罗门等法国地方政府代表在塔布机场热情迎接，欢迎习近平夫妇访问对他具有特殊意义的上比利牛斯省。

春夏时节的南法山区，白雪消融，溪水潺潺，山花盛开，绿草茵茵。

马克龙总统和布丽吉特在图尔马莱山口“牧羊人驿站”迎接习近平和彭丽媛，共同欣赏当地村民表演的具有浓郁南法风情的牧羊人之舞，并同他们亲切合影。

当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机来到法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。在图尔马莱山口“牧羊人驿站”，习近平和夫人彭丽媛同马克龙和夫人布丽吉特共同欣赏当地村民表演的具有浓郁南法风情的牧羊人之舞。新华社记者 姚大伟 摄

当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机来到法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。这是在图尔马莱山口，习近平和夫人彭丽媛同马克龙和夫人布丽吉特合影。新华社记者 姚大伟 摄

驿站木屋外，春雪纷飞，云海浩渺。两国元首夫妇凭窗而坐，远眺群山，品当地特色美味，论天下风云际会，在轻松愉快的氛围中就一些重要问题进行了战略沟通。

当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机来到法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。在图尔马莱山口“牧羊人驿站”，习近平和夫人彭丽媛同马克龙和夫人布丽吉特凭窗而坐，在轻松愉快的氛围中就一些重要问题进行战略沟通。新华社记者 姚大伟 摄

习近平指出，中华文明是世界上唯一延绵5000多年而从未中断的悠久文明。正因如此，中国人有着很强的家国理念，尤其重视和珍视国家统一。许多华侨在海外生活多年，仍怀有深深的爱国情感，对祖国不断发展壮大由衷感到自豪。我出访期间，经常看到很多华侨华人和留学生自发在沿途等候欢迎。现在中国已经实现了第一个百年奋斗目标，相信经过中国人民的接续奋斗，中国一定能实现中华民族的伟大复兴。中国和法国虽然分属东西方文明，价值理念、社会制度不同，但都重视文明交流互鉴。双方可以和而不同，通过对话合作，为世界的和平和发展以及人类的进步作出新的贡献。中方愿同法国和欧洲加强人文交流，不断深化经贸合作，增进相互正确认知，巩固好、传承好中法、中欧人民友好故事。

马克龙表示，我对去年访华特别是广州松园会晤留下深刻美好印象。通过同主席先生的深入交流，我进一步了解了中国的历史、文化、理念和发展历程，对中国在重要问题上的立场认识加深。当前国际形势充满了不确定性，欧洲保持战略自主和团结统一至关重要，欧洲同中国发展良好关系、加强双多边合作也至关重要。法中都是联合国安理会常任理事国。我期待同习近平主席保持密切沟通，为维护欧洲和世界的和平稳定发挥积极作用。

习近平感谢马克龙总统和夫人热情邀请和精心安排，指出，今天我和夫人同马克龙总统和夫人度过了一段美好难忘的时光。我期待同马克龙总统经常交往，共同努力，引领中法关系和中欧关系健康稳定发展，为这个变乱交织的世界注入更多稳定性和正能量。欢迎马克龙总统方便时再次访华。

临别时，当地村民唱起牧羊人之歌，感谢习近平和彭丽媛到访，并热情邀请他们再来。

当地时间5月7日，应法国总统马克龙特别邀请，国家主席习近平乘专机来到法国西南部上比利牛斯省访问。这是在图尔马莱山口，习近平和夫人彭丽媛、马克龙和夫人布丽吉特同当地村民亲切合影。新华社记者 姚大伟 摄

习近平说，这里的美丽风光和特色美食给我留下深刻印象。欢迎更多法国优质农食产品进入中国百姓家，也欢迎更多友好的法国人民去中国参观访问。

马克龙和布丽吉特陪同习近平和彭丽媛离开图尔马莱山口返回塔布，并在机场举行正式欢送仪式。两国元首相约在北京再见。

当晚，习近平乘专机离开法国前往贝尔格莱德，应塞尔维亚总统武契奇邀请开始对塞尔维亚进行国事访问。

Macron hosts Xi at mountain restaurant in picturesque southern France

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan are received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the airport in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. Xi on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes as part of his state visit to France. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

TARBES, France, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid falling snows in the picturesque mountains in Hautes-Pyrenees Department in southwestern France, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron on Tuesday at a mountain restaurant for a restricted meeting.

Together, they watched a traditional folk dance performance by local villagers before lunch at L'Etape du Berger, which is located at Col du Tourmalet, a legendary climb in the Tour de France cycling race.

With snowflakes flying outside and clouds stretching across the sky, the two presidents and their wives sat next to the window gazing at the mountains in the distance while tasting local delicacies. In a relaxing and cordial atmosphere, they had strategic communication on a number of important issues critical to the world.

Xi pointed out that the Chinese civilization is the only one that has continued uninterrupted for more than 5,000 years. That is why the Chinese people have a strong commitment to their country, especially when it comes to national unification which they value and cherish.

Xi said although the Chinese and French civilizations, one in the East and the other in the West, have different values and social systems, both are committed to inter-civilization exchanges and mutual learning.

The two sides could coexist in harmony without seeking uniformity, Xi said, adding that through dialogue and cooperation, they could make new contributions to world peace and development and human progress.

China is ready to work with France and Europe to enhance people-to-people exchanges, deepen economic and trade cooperation, build the right perception of each other, and solidify and carry forward the stories of friendship between the Chinese people and the people of France and Europe, Xi said.

For his part, Macron recalled his visit to China last year, especially the meeting at the Pine Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, which left him with a deep and wonderful impression.

Through in-depth exchanges with Xi, Macron said, he learned more about China's history, culture, philosophy, and development process and gained a deeper understanding of China’s position on important issues.

Given the uncertainties in the current international situation, Macron said it is vital that Europe maintains strategic autonomy, solidarity and unity, adding that it is also critical that Europe develop a sound relationship with China and enhance their bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Noting France and China are both permanent members of the UN Security Council, Macron expressed his readiness to maintain close communication with Xi and play a positive role in upholding peace and stability in Europe and the world.

Expressing gratitude to Macron and his wife for their warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements, Xi said he and his wife had a wonderful and unforgettable time.

Xi expressed his readiness to have frequent interactions with President Macron and to work with him for sound and steady growth of China-France and China-EU relations and to bring more stability and positive energy to this changing and turbulent world.

Xi extended an invitation to Macron for another visit to China at a convenient time.

Before they parted, the local villagers started singing a shepherd's song, expressing gratitude to Xi and his wife for their visit and inviting them to come back another time.

Deeply impressed by the beautiful landscape and specialty food, Xi said he welcomes more high-quality agrifood from France to the Chinese market and visits by more friendly French people to China.

After the meeting, Macron and Brigitte accompanied Xi and Peng on their way from Col du Tourmalet to Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, and held an official farewell ceremony at the airport.

On Tuesday night, Xi, having concluded his visit to France, arrived in Belgrade and commenced his state visit to Serbia at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan watch a local folk dance performance with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Col du Tourmalet in Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. Xi on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Col du Tourmalet in Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. Xi on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan communicate with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Col du Tourmalet in Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. Xi on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, and local villagers at the Col du Tourmalet in Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. Xi on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)