Peskov reveals details of Putin's upcoming China visit
Putin's working trip to China begins Sunday. Extensive bilateral discussions are expected between the nations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a significant working visit to China beginning Sunday, August 31st. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov described the relationship as a 'particularly privileged strategic partnership.' The trip includes multiple important events: Putin will first attend SCO summit meetings in Tianjin from August 31st to September 1st, then meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. The Beijing meetings coincide with 80th anniversary commemorations of victory over Japan in WWII.
Putin has already given an interview to Chinese media ahead of his visit. Following the China trip, he will participate in the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 3-6.
This visit follows Xi Jinping's previous trip to Moscow in May 2024, where they held extensive talks lasting over three hours. Peskov emphasized that Russia-China relations' significance 'can hardly be overestimated' currently.