Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China from April 18 to 21. 

President Xi noted that the 50th anniversary of China-Gabon diplomatic relations will be celebrated next year. Over the last half-century, thanks to the commitment and guidance of generations of leaders on both sides, the China-Gabon friendship has stayed rock-firm as ever, Xi said.

Xi proposed elevating the comprehensive cooperative partnership between the two countries to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership."