Putin to visit China May 19 to 20 for talks with Xi, Kremlin says
Both countries plan to sign a joint statement and a number of bilateral intergovernmental agreements and other documents
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THE Kremlin confirmed President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China on May 19 to 20, days after President Xi Jinping’s summit in the Chinese capital with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Putin’s visit at the invitation of the Chinese leader “is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing the Treaty on Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation, which is fundamental for interstate relations”, the Kremlin said in a statement.
That pact, signed by former Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Putin in 2001, committed Russia and China to a long-term strategic partnership and formalised economic cooperation in a number of areas.
The pair will discuss bilateral relations and ways to further deepen “the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation”, as well as major international and regional issues, according to the Kremlin.
Following the talks, Russia and China plan to sign a joint statement and a number of bilateral intergovernmental agreements and other documents.
Putin will also discuss trade and economic cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. BLOOMBERG
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