Arrival Statement at Callao Air Base, Lima, Peru
(November 14, 2024, Callao Air Base, Lima)
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China

It gives me great pleasure to pay a state visit to the Republic of Peru again and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra. It is a great pleasure for me to set foot on this land once again, a land with a long history, beauty, and abundant resources. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I would like to extend heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the government and people of Peru.

China and Peru enjoy a time-honored friendship, and the China-Peru friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. More than 400 years ago, the people of both countries began their friendly exchanges through the Maritime Silk Road and the "Manila Galleon", also known as the "Ship of China". 53 years ago, China and Peru established diplomatic relations, making Peru one of the first Latin American countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. In recent years, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Peru relations have continued to develop in depth. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been increasingly consolidated, and the two sides have shown mutual understanding and support on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns. China has been Peru's largest trading partner and the largest export market for ten consecutive years, and steady progress has been made on major cooperation projects in fields such as mining and infrastructure construction, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

During my visit, I will hold talks with President Boluarte to have an in-depth exchange of views on China-Peru relations, practical cooperation in various fields, and international and regional issues of mutual concern. I will also attend the inauguration ceremony of the Chancay Port with President Boluarte. I believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, this visit will elevate the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights and promote more new outcomes in bilateral practical cooperation across various fields.

I also look forward to attending the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and working with all parties to ensure its full success and make new contributions to building an open Asia-Pacific economy, promoting global economic growth, and jointly building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.