The Kremlin expects Russian President Vladimir Putin to receive Chinese Foreign Minister Van Yi in the coming days, who will arrive in the Russian Federation on Monday, Spokesman for the head of state Dmitry Peskov said.
"Yes, we expect President Putin to receive Mr. Van Yi, and they will be able to communicate. In any case, the leaders of our two countries always reciprocate high-ranking delegations. And Putin has known Van Yi for a long time, and Van Yin recognizes Putin, so we are good old friends and colleagues, "Peskov told reporters.
Chinese Foreign Minister Van will pay a three-day visit to Russia, where he will hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and will discuss the development of relations between the two countries and international issues, including Ukraine.
Earlier, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Zzakun reported that the visit will take place at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and will last from March 31 to April 2.
