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Putin and Xi to Hold Closed-Door and Expanded Talks in China: Kremlin Aide
Putin and Xi to Hold Closed-Door and Expanded Talks in China: Kremlin Aide
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold negotiations in China both in narrow and expanded formats, Kremlin aide Yury... 18.05.2026, Sputnik India
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Putin will pay an official visit to China on May 19-20 at the invitation of Xi Jinping."After the welcoming ceremony, our president's meeting with Xi will begin at the People's Assembly House. This meeting is being held in a narrow format, during which it is planned to discuss the most important and sensitive issues of bilateral relations between our countries," Ushakov told reporters.After that, negotiations in an expanded format will take place, the official said, adding that the Russian side will include 39 people.Putin and Xi Jinping will also discuss topical issues on international agenda on May 20 in an informal format, and the Kremlin attaches special importance to the informal talks, as the leaders will discuss all issues openly and confidentially, the official said.Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons in detail, Ushakov said."I will not announce the details now, but I believe this topic will be discussed in great detail between the leaders with the participation of direct representatives who are involved in all these projects," Ushakov said, answering a question about which agreements in the field of hydrocarbons can be signed during Putin's visit to China.The leaders will also discuss in detail the issues related to the Power of Siberia-2 project, Ushakov said."The locomotive of economic cooperation, as everyone knows, is our partnership in the energy sector. Amid the crisis in the Middle East, Russia continues to retain its role as a reliable supplier, while China remains a responsible consumer of energy resources. I would like to note that in the first quarter of this year, our oil supplies to Chinese consumers increased by more than a third, by 35%, or 31 million tonnes," Ushakov added.Putin and Xi Jinping will sign a declaration on the establishment of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations, Ushakov said."It is planned that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will adopt another, I would say, conceptual document — this is a joint declaration on the formation of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations," Ushakov told reporters, adding that they will also sign a joint statement on strengthening the countries' strategic partnership.In total, Russia and China will sign about 40 documents relating to deepening ties in industry, transport, and nuclear energy, the official said.Xi Jinping and Putin will make media statements following the talks, Ushakov said."After that, our president and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China will make public statements to the media," Ushakov told reporters.On Russia-China RelationsThe entire range of bilateral relations between Russia and China will be discussed during Putin's upcoming visit to China, Ushakov said."The whole range of bilateral relations will be discussed during the upcoming official visit," Ushakov told reporters.The result of the upcoming visit will be the further strengthening of "the entire complex of multifaceted relations" between the two countries, the official said.Putin's visit to China marks the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries, Ushakov explained.A close Russian-Chinese bond is especially important in the current situation in the world, Ushakov said."Our close Russian-Chinese bond is particularly in demand in the current international situation, it is of a stabilizing nature," Ushakov told reporters, adding that the countries are increasing coordination in the United Nations, BRICS, G20 and other international platforms.The foreign policy positions of Moscow and Beijing are close and largely coincide, and on several issues approaches are even identical, Ushakov added."I would like to note that this will not be the only meeting of our leaders this year. Other meetings are also planned. In particular, at the SCO summit in Bishkek, which will be held from August 31 to September 1. Then bilateral contact is envisaged at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, and then at the APEC summit in China, Shenzhen, on November 18-19," Ushakov told reporters.
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Putin and Xi to Hold Closed-Door and Expanded Talks in China: Kremlin Aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold negotiations in China both in narrow and expanded formats, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday.
Putin will pay an official visit to China on May 19-20 at the invitation of Xi Jinping.
"After the welcoming ceremony, our president's meeting with Xi will begin at the People's Assembly House. This meeting is being held in a narrow format, during which it is planned to discuss the most important and sensitive issues of bilateral relations between our countries," Ushakov told reporters.
After that, negotiations in an expanded format will take place, the official said, adding that the Russian side will include 39 people.
Putin and Xi Jinping will also discuss topical issues on international agenda on May 20 in an informal format, and the Kremlin attaches special importance to the informal talks, as the leaders will discuss all issues openly and confidentially, the official said.
Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons in detail, Ushakov said.
"I will not announce the details now, but I believe this topic will be discussed in great detail between the leaders with the participation of direct representatives who are involved in all these projects," Ushakov said, answering a question about which agreements in the field of hydrocarbons can be signed during Putin's visit to China.
The leaders will also discuss in detail the issues related to the
Power of Siberia-2 project, Ushakov said.
"The locomotive of economic cooperation, as everyone knows, is our partnership in the energy sector. Amid the crisis in the Middle East, Russia continues to retain its role as a reliable supplier, while China remains a responsible consumer of energy resources. I would like to note that in the first quarter of this year, our oil supplies to Chinese consumers increased by more than a third, by 35%, or 31 million tonnes," Ushakov added.
Putin and Xi Jinping will sign a declaration on the establishment of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations, Ushakov said.
"It is planned that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will adopt another, I would say, conceptual document — this is a joint declaration on the formation of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations," Ushakov told reporters, adding that they will also sign a joint statement on strengthening the countries' strategic partnership.
In total, Russia and China will sign about 40 documents relating to deepening ties in industry, transport, and nuclear energy, the official said.
Xi Jinping and Putin will make media statements following the talks, Ushakov said.
"After that, our president and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China will make public statements to the media," Ushakov told reporters.
On Russia-China Relations
The entire range of bilateral relations between Russia and China will be discussed during Putin's upcoming visit to China, Ushakov said.
"The whole range of bilateral relations will be discussed during the upcoming official visit," Ushakov told reporters.
The result of the upcoming visit will be the further strengthening of "the entire complex of multifaceted relations" between the two countries, the official said.
Putin's visit to China marks the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries, Ushakov explained.
A close Russian-Chinese bond is especially important in the current situation in the world, Ushakov said.
"Our close Russian-Chinese bond is particularly in demand in the current international situation, it is of a stabilizing nature," Ushakov told reporters, adding that the countries are increasing coordination in the United Nations, BRICS, G20 and other international platforms.
The foreign policy positions of Moscow and Beijing are close and largely coincide, and on several issues approaches are even identical, Ushakov added.
"I would like to note that this will not be the only meeting of our leaders this year. Other meetings are also planned. In particular, at the SCO summit in Bishkek, which will be held from August 31 to September 1. Then bilateral contact is envisaged at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, and then at the APEC summit in China, Shenzhen, on November 18-19," Ushakov told reporters.
