The ongoing visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to China is expected to inject new vitality into the two countries' bilateral pragmatic cooperation, in fields such as trade and science, and deepen mutual trust.

After holding substantial talks with Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday, Netanyahu met President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Xi suggested the two countries plan well for the future of their relations and deepen mutual understanding.

Both Xi and Li stressed the importance of enhancing multifaceted bilateral interaction with Israel at both the official and people-to-people levels. This is a good opportunity for the two countries to put their relationship on a faster development track.