Vladimir Putin is holding talks with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in the Kremlin.
After the official welcoming ceremony, which took place in the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, the conversation between the head of the Russian state and the President of China began. Later, Russian-Chinese consultations continued in an expanded format.
Topical issues of further development of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China, and deepening cooperation in the international arena were discussed.
A package of documents was signed as part of Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia.
After completing the talks, the heads of state made statements to the media.
Later, in the Palace of Facets, a state dinner was held on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation in honor of the Chairman of the People's Republic of China.
Xi Jinping is in Russia at the invitation of Vladimir Putin for a three-day state visit. The day before, on March 20, a meeting of the leaders of the two countries took place.