Putin's visit to enhance Russia-China ties: Chinese Foreign Ministry

Beijing [China], June 6 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit will enhance bilateral relations between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Tuesday.

"We believe that with joint efforts from both sides, the visit will be successful and fruitful and inject strong new impetus into the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination," Hua quoted as saying by Xinhua.

Putin is scheduled to visit China from June 8-10 to attend the Qingdao Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Putin will hold talks, address the press, attend signing ceremonies and exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in key areas, and other international and regional issues of common concern, during the visit.

The two sides are expected to issue important political documents and sign agreements in various fields, Hua added.

The two leaders will also attend cultural activities. (ANI)

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