China's Premier Li Keqiang and Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi (L) attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, August 18, 2016.  [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Premier Li Keqiang welcomed Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to China during a ceremony at the People's Great Hall on Thursday afternoon.

Suu Kyi is on a five-day visit after taking the position in April, which is second only to the country's president.

During a meeting after the ceremony, both sides agreed to stick to mutual respect, consolidate political trust, and strengthen exchanges and cooperation based on Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence.