Xi and Putin to Discuss Global and Regional Issues — Chinese Foreign Ministry
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his planned state visit to China.
This was announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gao Jiajun at a special press briefing, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.
The heads of state intend to discuss in detail the current state of bilateral relations, as well as a range of global and regional issues of mutual interest to Beijing and Moscow.
The meeting between the two leaders will take place as part of a broader program of intergovernmental cooperation and will cover key areas of collaboration on the international stage.
“During the visit, the heads of the two states will exchange views on bilateral cooperation in various fields, as well as on international and regional issues of mutual interest,” said Gao.
At the same time, the Chinese diplomat did not provide journalists with any additional details regarding the specific agenda for the Russian president’s upcoming trip to China.
Beijing views this year as a landmark period for strengthening and demonstrating the special nature of its political ties with the Russian Federation.
The diplomat added that this year features several important events in China-Russia relations that the parties will use to deepen bilateral ties.
In particular, these include events designed to highlight the long history of diplomatic and political contacts between the two neighbors.
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