BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

Xi was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport.

After Xi's plane entered Kazakh airspace, fighter jets of Kazakhstan's air defense forces took off to escort it.

READ MORE: China-C. Asia cooperation mechanism secretariat launched

Kazakh teenagers and children, holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan, warmly welcomed Xi's visit.

Accompanied by Tokayev, Xi watched the march-past performed by the guard of honor, as helicopters bearing the flags of both countries flew over the airport. Inside the airport VIP lounge, the two heads of state also enjoyed performances by Kazakh teenagers and children.

READ MORE: Xi: China-Central Asia relations help regional peace, stability

Xi's entourage includes Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and foreign minister.