Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had his first meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who said that China is looking forward to the Indian leader's maiden visit to Beijing.

Modi met Li at the Myanmar International Convention Centre on the sidelines of the back-to-back India-ASEAN and East Asia summits in Myanmar's capital.

Li was among the first leaders to have greeted Modi over phone after the latter was sworn in as Prime Minister in May this year. He had pledged then to build a "robust" relationship with Modi's government.

During the meeting, Modi recalled the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India in September, saying it would be remembered as a memorable visit.

Responding to Modi's comment, Li said President Xi's visit was a "high-success". Li also said that China was looking forward to welcoming Modi. "Keen to have you visit China. Look forward to seeing you in Beijing," Li was quoted as saying by Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Syed Akbaruddin.