CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi meets German counterpart, Nepali PM（在线收听）

Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed German President Joachim Gauck to Beijing at the start of a state visit to China. Xi Jinping welcomed Gauck with a grand ceremony, and they jointly reviewed the guard of honor. The German president was invited by Xi Jinping.

President Xi also met with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Xi Jinping recalled a long-lasting friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. He said he hoped to integrate China's Belt and Road initiative and the 13th Five Year Plan with Nepal's post-quake reconstruction and national development plan.

Oli said his country is committed to deepening bilateral ties based on mutual respect. He hoped for more cooperation in trade, finance, and interconnectivity.