Russian PM in China: Talks with Xi to Focus on Economic Cooperation
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin embarked on a two-day visit to China on Monday, a trip that signals the continued strengthening of ties between the two nations. The visit includes meetings with both President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, with discussions expected to revolve around economic and technological collaboration, despite ongoing Western pressures.
Focus on Economic and Technological Cooperation
According to the Russian government’s press office, Mishustin is scheduled to hold a meeting with Premier Li Qiang in Hangzhou on Monday. He will then proceed to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. This visit underscores the importance both countries place on their bilateral relationship, particularly in light of current global dynamics. The last meeting between the heads of the Chinese and Russian governments took place in August of last year in Moscow, where the Chinese Premier praised the new vitality in bilateral relations.
Deepening Ties Amidst Global Shifts
The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, emphasized the significance of the visit, though he refrained from disclosing whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would send a message to Xi through Mishustin, as reported by Interfax. This visit occurs against the backdrop of a deepening partnership between the two nations. Putin and Xi signed a
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