Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a State Visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This marks Putin’s 25th visit to China.
This year commemorates the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation. The two Presidents will discuss bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, and international and regional issues of mutual interest.
Putin expressed that Russia-China relations have reached an unprecedented level in a video address before his state visit to China. He emphasized the importance of regular mutual visits and top-level talks to enhance relations and unlock their potential. The special nature of Russia-China relations is characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and commitment to win-win cooperation.
Putin highlighted the joint efforts to deepen bilateral collaboration and comprehensive development of the countries. The upcoming talks in Beijing will focus on issues that further strengthen cooperation between Russia and China. Discussions during Putin’s visit may include the results of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, as per Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.
