10:05, 20 мая 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Baktygul OSMONALIEVA
The Russian President arrived in China. At Beijing Capital International Airport, Vladimir Putin was welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a diplomatic delegation.
The main program of the visit is scheduled for today. Several rounds of talks are planned, including dialogue in a narrow and expanded format.
After a brief welcoming ceremony, Vladimir Putin boarded the presidential Aurus, delivered from Russia and bearing Chinese diplomatic license plates, and departed for the state residence provided to him.
This is Putin’s first foreign visit in 2026 and his 25th to China during his presidency.
The Russian President arrived at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to deepen the strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation. Joint statements and agreements are planned to be signed.