Russia, premier visiting China on May 23-24

"The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin will pay an official visit to China on May 23-24, in accordance with the agreement reached with the Chinese side. This was announced by the press service of the Russian Cabinet of Ministers. In Beijing Mikhail Mishustin will meet with People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping and hold talks with People's Republic of China State Council Premier Li Qiang,” the statement read.

At the talks, topical issues of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the trade and economic sphere will be raised. It is planned to pay special attention to the interaction in industry, energy, transport infrastructure, agriculture and other sectors.

Following the talks, it is expected to sign a number of bilateral agreements. "Mikhail Mishustin will also visit Shanghai, where he will speak at the Russian-China Economic Forum. The event will be attended by heads of leading companies in Russia and China," the service added. government press.