Tianjin, China – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday.
This official visit, which will last until September 3, was invited by his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
During his visit, Putin is scheduled to hold talks with the Chinese president on various topics. These include developments in the conflict in Ukraine, Middle East issues, and prospects for bilateral cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.
According to the Russian Sputnik News Agency, Putin will also participate in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing.
He will be a key figure in the military parade scheduled for this occasion.
In addition to his visit to Beijing, Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. This event is hosted by the coastal city of Tianjin.
On the sidelines of the summit, he is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings. These include meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and other leaders.
Chinese-Russian relations
On October 2, 1949, the People’s Republic of China and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations.
The Soviet Union was the first foreign country to recognize the People’s Republic of China.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 24, 1991, the Chinese government recognized the Russian Federation. This recognition was as the successor to the international rights and obligations of the former Soviet Union.
Leaders’ meetings
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have met over 40 times.
Putin, the world leader, holds the record for the most visits to China. He has visited the country over 20 times, both during official visits and at international events.
In contrast, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Russia 11 times more frequently than any other country.
