Kremlin reveals date for Xi Jinping visit

President Xi Jinping of China will make a state visit to Russia next Monday, the Kremlin has revealed. The trip will last until Wednesday.

Xi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss “aspects of further development of comprehensive partnership,” according to a statement.

There will also be a discussion of the international agenda and cooperation between the two nations in world affairs, the Kremlin added. Russian and Chinese officials are expected to sign a number of bilateral agreements.

The two presidents have been in frequent contact after Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine in early 2022, both in person at international events and via video link.

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