BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing to take part in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Chinese media reported on Tuesday. As per media reports, the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held from October 17 to 18.
Putin Arrives in China to Attend Belt and Road Forum: Chinese Media
Earlier, the Kremlin said that President Putin will hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday. This meeting comes as Putin seeks increased political and trade support from China, especially in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
The talks are scheduled to take place on the sidelines of a forum commemorating a decade of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a significant infrastructure development and investment program. The Kremlin, indicated that the discussions would focus on both international and regional issues, although specific details were not provided.
Putin’s First Meeting with Major Global Power
This visit marks Putin’s first meeting with a major global power since the conflict in Ukraine began in February of the previous year. It underscores the strategic partnership between Russia and China at a time when Moscow is seeking allies amid diplomatic challenges.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing ahead of Putin’s visit, underlining the importance of the discussions.
