The Russian president is making his 25th visit to China, as Moscow and Beijing aim to deepen their strategic partnership in a tense international climate.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a time when relations between the two countries are taking on increasing importance on the global stage.
The Russian leader's visit comes shortly after recent diplomatic contacts and developments involving the US administration of Donald Trump, as Beijing and Moscow seek to consolidate their strategic cooperation in the face of tensions with the West.
At Beijing airport, Putin was greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with whom he exchanged warm greetings. The official ceremony included a military guard of honor, while young people with Russian and Chinese flags greeted the Russian president's arrival.
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This is Putin's 25th visit to China, underscoring the political and economic closeness between the two countries in recent years.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, during the planned meetings, Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, energy, security, and important regional and international issues.
Beijing has announced that both sides aim to further deepen the strategic partnership and strengthen coordination in the international arena.
The visit takes place at a tense geopolitical time, with the war in Ukraine, the US-China rivalry, and the crisis in the Middle East significantly affecting global balances.
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