Xi extends congratulations to new governor general of Canada

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Louise Arbour on her assuming office as governor general of Canada.

In a congratulatory message, Xi said that the sound and steady development of China-Canada ties serves the common interests of both countries, and is conducive to world peace, stability, development and prosperity.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Canada relations and stands ready to work with Governor General Arbour to advance the China-Canada new strategic partnership along a sound, stable and sustainable track in the spirit of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results, as well as seeking common ground while shelving differences, so as to bring more benefits to both peoples.

Xi extends congratulations to new governor general of Canada

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi's entourage, including his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, returned on the same flight.

Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to DPRK