BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Kersti Kaljulaid on his election as Estonian president.
In his congratulatory message, Xi said Estonia is China's important cooperation partner in the Baltic region.
China-Estonia relations have made substantial progress since the two countries established diplomatic ties 25 years ago, he said.
"I attach great importance to the development of China-Estonia relations and is willing to work with you to continuously promote bilateral friendly cooperation so as to bring more benefits to the two countries and peoples," said the Chinese president.
