習近平抵達布達佩斯開始對匈牙利進行國事訪問

新華社布達佩斯5月9日電（記者張遠 馬崢）當地時間5月8日晚，國家主席習近平乘專機抵達布達佩斯，應匈牙利總統舒尤克和總理歐爾班邀請，對匈牙利進行國事訪問。

當地時間5月8日晚，國家主席習近平乘專機抵達布達佩斯，應匈牙利總統舒尤克和總理歐爾班邀請，對匈牙利進行國事訪問。匈牙利總理歐爾班夫婦、外長西雅爾多等政府高級官員在機場熱情迎接習近平和夫人彭麗媛。新華社記者 謝環馳 攝

習近平乘坐的專機進入匈牙利領空後，匈牙利兩架空軍戰機升空護航。

習近平乘坐的專機抵達布達佩斯國際機場時，匈牙利總理歐爾班夫婦、外長西雅爾多等政府高級官員熱情迎接。兩國領導人夫婦親切握手致意，歐爾班總理向彭麗媛教授獻花。禮兵在紅毯兩側列隊致敬。兩名身著民族服裝的匈牙利兒童向習近平主席夫婦獻上麵包和鹽，用傳統禮節歡迎最尊貴的客人。匈中雙語學校的學生向習近平夫婦獻花，並用中文説：“歡迎您來到匈牙利”。少年兒童跳起歡快的民族傳統舞蹈查爾達什舞曲，向習近平表達最熱烈的歡迎。

習近平發表書面講話。習近平指出，很高興應舒尤克總統和歐爾班總理的盛情邀請，對美麗的匈牙利進行國事訪問。中匈兩國是相互信賴的好朋友、好夥伴。近年來，雙方高層交往密切，互信水準不斷提高，共建“一帶一路”合作成果豐碩，人文交流豐富多彩，在國際和地區事務中緊密協調和配合，為相互尊重、公平正義、合作共贏的新型國際關係樹立起一個典範。今年是中匈建交75週年，兩國關係發展迎來重要契機。我期待著同舒尤克總統、歐爾班總理等匈牙利領導人會晤，共同規劃兩國合作發展新藍圖，引領中匈關係向著更高水準邁進。我相信，無論國際風雲如何變幻，中匈兩國必將堅持以寬廣視野、長遠眼光看待和把握雙邊關係，踔厲奮發，勇毅前行，攜手構建人類命運共同體，為促進世界和平穩定和發展繁榮作出應有貢獻。相信在雙方共同努力下，這次訪問一定會取得圓滿成功，推動中匈關係迎來更加美好的明天。

習近平主席夫人彭麗媛，中共中央政治局常委、中央辦公廳主任蔡奇，中共中央政治局委員、外交部部長王毅等陪同人員同機抵達。

中國駐匈牙利大使龔韜也到機場迎接。

習近平乘車從機場赴下榻飯店途中，數百名當地華人華僑和中國留學生聚集在道路兩旁，揮舞中匈兩國國旗，舉著“中匈友誼長青”、“熱烈歡迎習近平主席訪問匈牙利”等橫幅，熱烈歡迎習近平主席到訪。

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)