Russian President Vladimir Putin pays a state visit to China starting today at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Both leaders will announce the kick-off of the “Year of Russia” in China.
Russia will hold the“Year of China” in Russia in 2007. The “national year” activities in the two countries cover issues from politics and trade to culture and education, from health and sports to science and technology and military affairs. Such activities are the largest ever to be held between China and Russia.
Increasing bilateral relationship
During the visit, President Putin will hold talks with President Hu, exchanging views on further increasing bilateral strategic and cooperative partnership. They will also discuss major international and regional issues of common concern.
Energy cooperation is one of the most significant issues that the two
leaders will discuss. Russian Ambassador Sergei Razov told a press conference on
March 16 that Russia plans to supply 15 million tons of crude oil to China by
railway this year. Lazov also said Russia is willing to play an active role in
the development of China’s nuclear power plan.
Various activities to be held
The two countries will hold about 200 activities of various kinds for the Year of Russia in China, including large ones, such as economic and business summits, national exhibitions, and Russian culture week.
To mark the opening of the Year of Russia in China and next year’s Year of China in Russia, an official website, www.2006rus.com, in both Chinese and Russian, was launched last Thursday.
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