The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping intends to hold bilateral meetings with the Russian President from February 4 to 6. Vladimir Putin and leaders of other states who will arrive at Olympic Games in Beijing.
Last September, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Vladimir Putin accepted a personal invitation Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
The Russian President also confirmed that he would meet with the President of China during the Games. He also noted that Russia and China oppose the politicization of sports.
Former press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov reported that Vladimir Putin’s trip to China is being prepared, and the Chinese comrades are showing maximum attention to ensure sanitary safety.
Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov, for his part, said that the program of the visit of the head of the Russian state to China in February includes only official events and a visit to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, but Xi Jinping may prepare some kind of surprise for Vladimir Putin.
The Chinese side expects leaders of more than 20 states, governments and international organizations to personally attend the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. RIA News with reference to the Chinese media.
The Olympic Games in Beijing will be held from February 4 to 20, the Paralympics from March 4 to 13.