China says Premier Li Qiang to visit Russia, Belarus this week

At the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mishustin and Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will travel to Russia to chair the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government and visit Belarus from August 20 to 23.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Monday said Li and Mishustin will exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation and issues of common interest.During the visit to Belarus, Li will hold talks with his Belarusian counterpart on bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.