DUSHANBE, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Thursday for the 14th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and a state visit to Tajikistan.
Upon his arrival, Xi conveyed sincere greetings and best wishes of Chinese people to Tajik people.
Noting that he felt very delighted to visit Tajikistan for the first time, Xi said China and Tajikistan "should seize the current favorable opportunities to promote bilateral neighborly friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation to a higher level in a timely manner."
The Chinese leader said that he is looking forward to exchanging views with all parties at the upcoming SCO summit on major issues of the organization as well as international and regional issues of common concern, charting the future development of the SCO and promoting cooperation in all aspects.
"I believe the upcoming summit will play a bigger role for all countries in jointly dealing with threats and challenges and promoting common development," said the Chinese president.
Noting that autumn is the season for harvest, Xi expressed his hope that his visit could achieve fruitful results and benefit the people of the two countries, as well as people in the region.