President Xi Jinping (R) and Belgian King Philippe shovel soil on a magnolia tree at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, March 30, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua] |
During his state visit to Belgium, Xi and Belgian King Philippe earthed up a magnolia tree at the inauguration of a panda house at the Pairi Daiza zoo, as a move to display friendship between the two sides.
"I hope that through my visit this time China-Belgium relations and China-Europe ties can be further promoted," Xi said.