Premier Li Keqiang arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, on Nov 2, kicking off his official visit to the country.

He will also attend the 15th prime ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) while in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbai Zheenbekov welcomed Premier Li at Bishkek’s airport. A military honor guard stood along the red carpet while a Kyrgyz teenager offered the Premier flowers and traditional snacks.