Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the United States and China to be “partners, not rivals” as he arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a state visit.

In a written arrival statement at Joint Base Andrews, Xi said the two countries’ interests are “deeply intertwined.” He said China’s “great rejuvenation” and US President Donald Trump’s goal of “making America great again” can go hand in hand.

Xi said the two countries should work toward a stable relationship with cooperation as the main focus, measured competition and controllable differences. He added that he looked forward to discussing major issues with Trump and expanding exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were received at Joint Base Andrews by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.