#Announcement 🇷🇺🇨🇳 At the invitation of President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of Russia Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China on May 19-20. The visit is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation – a foundational document for interstate relations. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss current issues on the bilateral agenda, ways to further deepen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, and exchange views on key international and regional issues. The Leaders will also take part in the official opening ceremony of the Years of Education of Russia and China for 2026-2027. Following the talks, they are expected to sign a Joint Statement at the highest level, as well as a number of bilateral intergovernmental, interdepartmental and other documents. The visit programme also includes a meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang, during which prospects for trade and economic cooperation will be discussed. #RussiaChina