At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to the People's Republic of China on May 16-17, his first foreign visit after taking office.
The Kremlin informed that the leaders of the two countries will discuss the entire complex of issues of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, will determine the main directions of further development of Russian-Chinese practical cooperation, and will also exchange opinions on the most urgent international and regional issues.
At the end of the negotiations, it is planned to sign the joint statement of the heads of state and a number of other bilateral documents.
Within the framework of Putin's visit, a meeting with the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China Li Qian is planned, during which it is planned to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres.