The Kremlin announced on May 16 that Russian President Vladimir Putin will officially visit China for two days starting May 19.
According to Yonhap News, the Kremlin stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping invited President Putin, and noted that the visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, President Putin is expected to hold a summit with President Xi to discuss key issues in bilateral relations, ways to strengthen their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, and major international and regional matters.
The two leaders will also participate in events commemorating the 'Russia-China Year' (2026-2027), and following their summit, they plan to issue a high-level joint statement and sign agreements between their governments.
Additionally, President Putin will meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his visit to discuss trade and economic cooperation, the Kremlin added.
This visit comes just four days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China, drawing attention to the timing.
The last in-person meeting between President Putin and President Xi took place in September of last year during the 80th anniversary parade of the victory in World War II held in Beijing, where North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also joined the two leaders to showcase the close ties among Russia, China, and North Korea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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