Russia to Send Large Delegation to China for Putin's Visit
Quick Look
- Russia will send a large delegation, including deputy prime ministers, ministers, and company heads, for President Vladimir Putin's visit to China on May 19-20.
- Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia is not competing with other nations in delegation size.
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Why It Matters
President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for an official visit to China on May 19-20. The composition of his delegation has been a point of discussion, especially in light of a recent visit by US President Donald Trump.
MOSCOW, May 18. /TASS/. All relevant deputy prime ministers, many ministers, and heads of Russian companies operating in China will be part of President Vladimir Putin's delegation during his visit to China, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
"It will include all relevant deputy prime ministers, many ministers, and heads of state and private companies operating in China," the Kremlin spokesman said.
Putin's official visit to China will take place on May 19-20. Asked whether the Russian delegation would be larger than that of US President Donald Trump, who visited China last week, Peskov said that Russia "is not competing with anyone in terms of the composition of its delegations."
"We are developing our independent and very multifaceted relations with China, which we and our Chinese friends call a privileged, special strategic partnership," Peskov emphasized.
Open Questions
- What specific topics will be discussed during Putin's visit?
- What is the exact size and composition of the Russian delegation?
- What are the key areas of the 'privileged, special strategic partnership' between Russia and China?
