Putin confirms plans to visit China in October

St. Petersburg, Sept. 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that He accepted Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to visit China in October. To participate in the meeting of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Tass News Agency of Russia reported that Mr. Putin met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. in the city of St. Petersburg Mr Putin has expressed support for the BRI. The BRI, which is related to infrastructure, turns 10 this year. Mr Putin said the BRI harmonizes the idea of creating a larger Eurasian space and is beneficial to both Russia and China. Mr. Putan also said to Mr. Wang. Russia would like to maintain close cooperation with China under bilateral cooperation frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS mechanism. The group of countries with rapid economic development includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. and just added 6 more member countries in August. To resist unipolar superpowers and confrontation and to protect fairness and international justice. - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency