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President Xi Jinping will kick off his state visit to Russia on July 3. Xi has met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin 22 times since he took office in 2013. China and Russia have been maintaining a high-level comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination and enhancing all-round cooperation. The two countries will have more opportunities to boost pragmatic cooperation, especially in infrastructure and energy, amid the two countries' ongoing efforts to align the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union. Let's take a look at the key moments of top leaders' meetings.
June 8, 2017
Astana, Kazakhstan
17th SCO summit
President Xi said China and Russia should strengthen communication and coordination, firmly observe the "Shanghai Spirit", boost solidarity among the SCO members, maintain regional security and stability, promote pragmatic cooperation, so as to constantly enhance SCO's influence in the international and regional affairs.
May 14, 2017
Beijing, China
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Developing and deepening China-Russia relations is a strategic choice by both countries, and we should make every effort to enhance and maintain the relations no matter how the international situation changes, President Xi said.
Sept 4, 2016
Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China
G20 summit
The two countries should push forward practical cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction, energy, aviation, aerospace and high-technology, President Xi said, adding that bilateral military exchanges and security cooperation should also be strengthened.
June 25, 2016
Beijing, China
Putin's state visit to China
The two nations issued three joint declarations, including a joint statement to strengthen global strategic stability, and signed some 30 cooperative agreements.
Sept 3, 2015
Beijing, China
State visit and V-Day celebrations
