Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit China for two days starting on the 14th local time.
On the 13th, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Minister Lavrov will discuss plans for bilateral cooperation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to China.
According to the announcement, the two Ministers will communicate on international cooperation with a focus on activities in multilateral organizations such as the United Nations (UN), BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Group of 20 (G20), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
They are also expected to exchange views on several pending issues and regional matters, including the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
With U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to hold a summit next month, China is seen as shoring up ties with traditional allies such as Russia and North Korea.
Director General Wang paid a visit to North Korea on the 9th–10th for the first time in about seven years and agreed with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui to strengthen strategic communication and supportive cooperation.
Meanwhile, a procession of leaders from various countries visiting China continues. On the 13th, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Beijing, completing his fourth China schedule in four years.
Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also visited China on the 12th for a three-day, two-night schedule.