习近平抵达布达佩斯开始对匈牙利进行国事访问

新华社布达佩斯5月9日电（记者张远 马峥）当地时间5月8日晚，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达布达佩斯，应匈牙利总统舒尤克和总理欧尔班邀请，对匈牙利进行国事访问。

当地时间5月8日晚，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达布达佩斯，应匈牙利总统舒尤克和总理欧尔班邀请，对匈牙利进行国事访问。匈牙利总理欧尔班夫妇、外长西雅尔多等政府高级官员在机场热情迎接习近平和夫人彭丽媛。新华社记者 谢环驰 摄

习近平乘坐的专机进入匈牙利领空后，匈牙利两架空军战机升空护航。

习近平乘坐的专机抵达布达佩斯国际机场时，匈牙利总理欧尔班夫妇、外长西雅尔多等政府高级官员热情迎接。两国领导人夫妇亲切握手致意，欧尔班总理向彭丽媛教授献花。礼兵在红毯两侧列队致敬。两名身着民族服装的匈牙利儿童向习近平主席夫妇献上面包和盐，用传统礼节欢迎最尊贵的客人。匈中双语学校的学生向习近平夫妇献花，并用中文说：“欢迎您来到匈牙利”。少年儿童跳起欢快的民族传统舞蹈查尔达什舞曲，向习近平表达最热烈的欢迎。

习近平发表书面讲话。习近平指出，很高兴应舒尤克总统和欧尔班总理的盛情邀请，对美丽的匈牙利进行国事访问。中匈两国是相互信赖的好朋友、好伙伴。近年来，双方高层交往密切，互信水平不断提高，共建“一带一路”合作成果丰硕，人文交流丰富多彩，在国际和地区事务中紧密协调和配合，为相互尊重、公平正义、合作共赢的新型国际关系树立起一个典范。今年是中匈建交75周年，两国关系发展迎来重要契机。我期待着同舒尤克总统、欧尔班总理等匈牙利领导人会晤，共同规划两国合作发展新蓝图，引领中匈关系向着更高水平迈进。我相信，无论国际风云如何变幻，中匈两国必将坚持以宽广视野、长远眼光看待和把握双边关系，踔厉奋发，勇毅前行，携手构建人类命运共同体，为促进世界和平稳定和发展繁荣作出应有贡献。相信在双方共同努力下，这次访问一定会取得圆满成功，推动中匈关系迎来更加美好的明天。

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。

中国驻匈牙利大使龚韬也到机场迎接。

习近平乘车从机场赴下榻饭店途中，数百名当地华人华侨和中国留学生聚集在道路两旁，挥舞中匈两国国旗，举着“中匈友谊长青”、“热烈欢迎习近平主席访问匈牙利”等横幅，热烈欢迎习近平主席到访。

Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Budapest for a state visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, May 8, 2024. Xi was warmly welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his wife at Budapest Airport upon arrival. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

BUDAPEST, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Hungary.

In a written speech upon his arrival, Xi said China and Hungary are good friends and good partners of mutual trust.

"I am delighted to pay a state visit to the beautiful country of Hungary at the gracious invitation of President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban," he said, extending heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the Hungarian government and people on behalf of the government and people of China.

Noting that Hungary is known for its time-honored history and profound cultural heritage, Xi said the Hungarian people are industrious, intelligent, open, inclusive, pioneering and creative.

In recent years, the government and people of Hungary have been forging ahead with determination, making impressive progress in economic and social development, he said. "As a good friend and a comprehensive strategic partner, we in China, both the government and people, heartily rejoice over your achievements."

In 1949, Hungary was one of the first countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. In 2004, the two countries decided to forge a friendly and cooperative partnership.

In 2017, the bilateral relationship was elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, upgrading and speeding up the mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthening the popular support for traditional China-Hungary friendship, Xi noted.

In recent years, the two sides have seen frequent high-level exchanges, deepening mutual trust, fruitful outcomes in Belt and Road cooperation, vibrant people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and close coordination and collaboration in international and regional affairs, he said.

"Together, we have set a fine example of building a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation," Xi said.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-Hungary diplomatic ties, bringing an important opportunity for the growth of bilateral relations, he said.

Xi said he looks forward to meeting with President Sulyok, Prime Minister Orban and other Hungarian leaders, and they will jointly outline a new blueprint for cooperation and development, with a view to steering the China-Hungary relationship forward in big strides and taking it to a higher level.

"I believe that no matter how the international landscape evolves, China and Hungary will always view and approach the bilateral relationship from a broad perspective and a long-term view," he said.

"Through vigorous and determined endeavors, we will work together toward the goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and make our due contribution to world peace, stability, development and prosperity," he added.

"I am confident that, with the two sides' concerted efforts, this visit will be a complete success and usher in an even brighter future of the China-Hungary relationship," he said.

Orban and his wife waited at Budapest Airport to welcome Xi. Hungarian Air Force sent fighter jets to escort Xi's plane after it entered the country's airspace for a state visit. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane arrives in Budapest, Hungary, May 8, 2024. Xi arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Hungary. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

People welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest, Hungary, May 8, 2024. Xi arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Hungary. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)