Xi calls on Slovakia to play constructive role in advancing China-EU ties

BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China hopes Slovakia will play a constructive role in promoting the sound and steady growth of China-EU relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

China has always viewed the EU as a partner and develops ties with the EU with sincerity and goodwill, Xi said when holding talks with his Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini in Beijing.