Putin to visit China on May 19-20 for talks with Xi, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin | Photo Credit: REUTERS

The Kremlin confirmed President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China on May 19-20, days after President Xi Jinping’s summit in the Chinese capital with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Putin’s visit at the invitation of Chinese leader “is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing the Treaty on Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation, which is fundamental for interstate relations,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

That pact, signed by former Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Putin in 2001, committed Russia and China to a long-term strategic partnership and formalized economic cooperation in a number of areas. 

The pair will discuss bilateral relations and ways to further deepen “the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation,” as well as major international and regional issues, according to the Kremlin. 

Following the talks, Russia and China plan to sign a joint statement and a number of bilateral intergovernmental agreements and other documents. 

Putin will also discuss trade and economic cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. 

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Published on May 16, 2026