Vladimir Putin to Hold Talks with Xi Jinping in China on May 19-20

RUSSIA – The Russian president Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold talks next week during his official visit to China on May 19-20, according to a confirmation by the Kremlin on Saturday.

According to a Kremlin statement, Putin and Xi will discuss bilateral relations, ways to deepen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries, and key international and regional issues.

The two are also expected to sign a joint statement following the talks, along with several bilateral intergovernmental, interdepartmental, and other agreements, it said.

Putin will also meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to discuss trade and economic cooperation, the statement said.

The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries.

Putin and Xi are also set to participate in the opening ceremony of the Russia-China Years of Education (2026-2027).

Putin is also scheduled to visit China again in November, following his acceptance to an invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, according to the presidential aide Yury Ushakov.