Mishustin, Li to discuss promotion of major joint projects in China

MOSCOW. Dec 18 (Interfax) - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will pay a working visit to China on December 19-20.

"The 28th regular meeting of the Russian and Chinese heads of government is due to take place in Beijing. Mishustin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and will negotiate with Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang," the Russian government press service said.

The sides will discuss the development of Russian-Chinese relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, the press service said. "They will emphasize broadening trade and economic cooperation and promoting major joint projects in various areas," it said.

"They plan to adopt a joint communique and sign a series of Russian-Chinese documents," it said.

On October 25, 2023, Mishustin and Li met on the sidelines of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of the Heads of Government in Bishkek. They clarified the parameters of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the period until 2030 in line with the summit agreements.