MOSCOW – At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Monday afternoon for a state visit to Russia through Wednesday.
A grand welcoming ceremony was held upon Xi's arrival.
During his visit, Xi will have in-depth exchanges of views with Putin over bilateral relations and major international and regional issues of common concern.
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This visit is aimed at facilitating strategic coordination and practical cooperation between the two countries, and injecting fresh impetus into the development of bilateral relations.