President Xi Jinping had a short meeting with Myanmar State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday after a welcome ceremony for his visit, hosted by his Myanmar counterpart U Win Myint.

During the meeting, the two leaders had a friendly chat and agreed to hold talks on Saturday to exchange views about bilateral relations and other issues of common concern.

Xi arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday for a state visit to Myanmar. Two Myanmar fighter jets escorted Xi's plane as it entered the country's airspace.

Myanmar's First Vice President U Myint Swe and several cabinet ministers warmly welcomed Xi upon his arrival at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport.