Putin to Visit China to Watch Parade and Sign Nearly 30 Agreements

Russian President Vladimir Putin's assistant Ushakov said the heads of China and Russia will attend the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War Victory 70th anniversary ceremony, then hold a meeting.

Itar-Tass reported on August 31, Ushakov stressed that both sides would make it clear on the second world war result evaluation during the meeting, the two leaders of states attended ceremonies on May 9 in Russia and September 3 at Beijing, indicating that both sides are consistent on the evaluation of the outcome of World War II, "that is to say we are opposed to any form of distortion of history."

He said the two states’ leaders will discuss issues on bilateral relations, economy, the docking between the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and the Eurasian Economic unio, the interaction within the framework of SCO and BRICS organization, the G20 and APEC meetings. The two heads of state also witnessed the sign of nearly 30 agreements, such as the opening of the Consulate General of Russia in Harbin and other places, the creation of the Chinese Consulate General in Vladivostok and other places and so on.

"Russian Business Consulting Daily" reported on September 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin would visit China. This is not only symbolic, but also pragmatic, although the west line gas supply contract prepared for long may not be signed.

It’s reported that, in addition to participate in the celebration activities, Putin and his delegation will hold talks with the Chinese leaders. Ushakov said that talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang primarily involve economic and trade cooperation. Xi Jinping and Putin will hold talks for the third time this year. After talks the two sides will sign nearly 30 cooperation documents. (www.chinainout.com)