Following Trump, Kremlin Announces Putin to Visit China for Two Days on May 19
The Kremlin announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin will commence a two-day visit to China on May 19, immediately following U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The visit aims to further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.
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Central News Agency Moscow, May 16 (Comprehensive Foreign Report) - The Kremlin announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin will commence a two-day visit to China on May 19. This trip closely follows U.S. President Trump's visit to Beijing.
Agence France-Presse reported that, according to a Kremlin statement, Putin's visit will include discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on how to "further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing."
The statement indicated that Putin and Xi Jinping will "exchange views on major international and regional issues" and sign a joint declaration at the conclusion of their talks.
During his visit, Putin is also scheduled to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Trump concluded his visit yesterday, the first by a U.S. president in nearly a decade. Despite high-level reception from China, it was difficult to conceal the many unresolved trade and geopolitical tensions between the two sides, including on the issue of the conflict in Ukraine and Russia.
China, as the world's largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, has become Moscow's most important economic partner, especially since Western countries imposed economic sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, further solidifying their relationship. (Compiled by: Ho Hung-ju) 1150516
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Agence France-Presse reported that, according to a Kremlin statement, Putin's visit will include discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on how to "further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing."
The statement indicated that Putin and Xi Jinping will "exchange views on major international and regional issues" and sign a joint declaration at the conclusion of their talks.
During his visit, Putin is also scheduled to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Trump concluded his visit yesterday, the first by a U.S. president in nearly a decade. Despite high-level reception from China, it was difficult to conceal the many unresolved trade and geopolitical tensions between the two sides, including on the issue of the conflict in Ukraine and Russia.
China, as the world's largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, has become Moscow's most important economic partner, especially since Western countries imposed economic sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, further solidifying their relationship. (Compiled by: Ho Hung-ju) 1150516
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