Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on Tuesday and Wednesday following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Kremlin said on Saturday, hours after US President Donald Trump ended an inconclusive state visit to Beijing.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry also confirmed the visit, during which Putin and Xi are to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on international and regional issues.
The leaders are also expected to sign a joint statement and a series of bilateral documents. A meeting with Premier Li Qiang is also on the agenda.
Putin’s visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the treaty on good-neighbourliness and friendly cooperation between the two countries.
Trump flew back to Washington on Friday after a two-day summit with Xi aimed at stabilizing the current tense US relations with China. Despite mutual praise and claims of progress, the sides remained at odds on Taiwan and other key issues after the talks.
Putin was last in Beijing last year, when a military parade was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
