Chinese Premier Li Qiang begins three-day visit to Russia

The Chinese premier is also scheduled to visit Belarus from Thursday to Friday.

In Summary

• Li is expected to engage in in-depth discussions with Mishustin regarding Chinese-Russian business cooperation and to address issues of mutual interest during his visit.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang pose for a photo during a signing ceremony following the 28th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China in Beijing, China.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang pose for a photo during a signing ceremony following the 28th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China in Beijing, China.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will kick off his three-day official visit to the Russian capital of Moscow on Tuesday, upon the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Li is expected to engage in in-depth discussions with Mishustin regarding Chinese-Russian business cooperation and to address issues of mutual interest during his visit.

The bilateral talks will run under the auspices of the 29th Regular Meeting of the Prime Ministers of China and Russia.

Li will also hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit.

The Chinese premier is also scheduled to visit Belarus from Thursday to Friday.

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