Chinese President Xi Jinping (L, front) attends a welcoming ceremony held by Czech President Milos Zeman in Prague, the Czech Republic, March 29, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

"I believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, the visit will definitely be successful and it will lay the basis for the future development of China-Czech ties," Xi said in the statement.

According to the schedule released by the Czech Presidential Office, the Chinese delegation will meet Czech President Milos Zeman at the Lany chateau, west of Prague, this afternoon. The two presidents together will plant a tree and unveil a commemorative plaque in the chateau.

During the visit, Xi will meet with Czech Senate Chairman Milan Stech, Chamber of Deputies Chairman Jan Hamacek, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and Prague Mayor Adriana Krnacova. He also will meet business people and investors.

After finishing the visit, Xi will fly to the United States on Wednesday afternoon to attend the fourth Nuclear Security Summit, which is to be held from Thursday to Friday.