Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Beijing on Wednesday. Xi said China and Senegal are friends and partners on the road of national development and rejuvenation. China is ready to work closely with you to lead the summit to a successful conclusion, he added. President Faye expressed his pleasure to work together with Xi to further strengthen the friendly and cooperative relations between Senegal and China.