Chinese Foreign Ministry: Russian President Putin to Visit China on May 19-20
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19-20. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation,' the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Li Ya-wen, Taipei, 16th) China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation,' the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced at 3 PM today that, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20.
Earlier, the Kremlin had released news of Putin's upcoming visit to China.
According to an AFP report, the Kremlin statement indicated that Putin's trip will involve discussions with Xi Jinping on how to "further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing."
The statement pointed out that Putin and Xi will "exchange views on major international and regional issues" and will sign a joint declaration after their talks. Putin is also expected to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during this trip.
According to a report from Russia's Sputnik news agency on the 16th, during Putin's visit to China, the two heads of state will attend the opening ceremony of the "Russia-China Years of Education (2026–2027)."
The report mentioned that Putin's visit to China at this time holds special historical significance. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation,' the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia.
After the Victory Day parade on May 9, Putin elaborated on Sino-Russian relations to the media. He stated at the time that Russia-China cooperation is the most important factor in maintaining stability in international relations. At a time when international treaties in the fields of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation are almost non-existent, Russia-China cooperation has become an important factor in preventing nuclear proliferation and maintaining stability.
Putin also mentioned at the time that China is an important economic and trade partner for Russia. Bilateral trade between Russia and China continues to grow, and thanks to the development of high-tech industries, the structure of their economic and trade cooperation is continuously diversifying.
U.S. President Donald Trump has just concluded his visit to China. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, holding talks with Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This was Trump's first visit to China in over 8 years. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150516
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced at 3 PM today that, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20.
Earlier, the Kremlin had released news of Putin's upcoming visit to China.
According to an AFP report, the Kremlin statement indicated that Putin's trip will involve discussions with Xi Jinping on how to "further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing."
The statement pointed out that Putin and Xi will "exchange views on major international and regional issues" and will sign a joint declaration after their talks. Putin is also expected to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during this trip.
According to a report from Russia's Sputnik news agency on the 16th, during Putin's visit to China, the two heads of state will attend the opening ceremony of the "Russia-China Years of Education (2026–2027)."
The report mentioned that Putin's visit to China at this time holds special historical significance. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation,' the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia.
After the Victory Day parade on May 9, Putin elaborated on Sino-Russian relations to the media. He stated at the time that Russia-China cooperation is the most important factor in maintaining stability in international relations. At a time when international treaties in the fields of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation are almost non-existent, Russia-China cooperation has become an important factor in preventing nuclear proliferation and maintaining stability.
Putin also mentioned at the time that China is an important economic and trade partner for Russia. Bilateral trade between Russia and China continues to grow, and thanks to the development of high-tech industries, the structure of their economic and trade cooperation is continuously diversifying.
U.S. President Donald Trump has just concluded his visit to China. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, holding talks with Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This was Trump's first visit to China in over 8 years. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150516