Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping to attend a series of events, including the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, which opens on the 4th.
Opinions are expected to be exchanged over the situation in Ukraine, where military tensions continue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing after 3:00 pm Japan time to attend a series of events, including the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
President Putin is in talks with President Xi Jinping, saying at the beginning, "Russia-China relations are unprecedented. We are supporting their respective developments." He emphasized that the cooperation with is deepening.
Ushakov, who accompanies President Putin, told reporters yesterday that a joint statement would be issued after the meeting, saying, "The two countries have a commonality on the most important world issues, including security. Your views will be reflected. "
"China is a strategic partner on the international stage. We maintain close ties with the United Nations and other countries, and the complex world of today," Putin said in an interview conducted by China's state media prior to his visit to China. It has the effect of stabilizing the situation. "
President Putin would like to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine, where military tensions continue, to gain a direct understanding of Russia's security concerns directly from President Xi, and to unite against the United States.