Peruvians have eagerly awaited Xi's visit

President's trip expected to add fresh momentum to practical cooperation

People from various sectors in Peru have eagerly anticipated President Xi Jinping's visit to the Latin American country, hoping that it will foster practical China-Peru cooperation across a range of fields and bring greater benefits to both peoples.

Xi, who departed Beijing on Wednesday, will attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, the capital of Peru, and make a state visit to Peru.

This will be the Chinese president's second visit to Peru since 2016. Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra extended an invitation to Xi during a meeting in San Francisco last year.