On May 19–20, the President of Russia made an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation.
The People’s Assembly House in Beijing hosted Russia-China talks, following which the presidents signed a Joint Statement on Further Strengthening Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation and Deepening Relations of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation.
The two leaders took part in a ceremony launching the Cross Years of Russia-China Cooperation in Education (2026–2027) and visited a photo exhibition co-hosted by the TASS and Xinhua news agencies.
Vladimir Putin also held a meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang.
