The Russian President’s convoy left for the Chinese capital from Tianjin, where Putin had previously participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and held several bilateral meetings.
On September 2nd, the Russian President is scheduled to hold a trilateral meeting with the Mongolian and Chinese Presidents in Beijing. Putin will also have talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and continue his series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders.
Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed journalists that Putin would travel to Beijing by car.
The largest summit in its history is being held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, with participation from over 20 foreign leaders and representatives of international organizations. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the summit and held a series of bilateral meetings on its sidelines.
The organization, founded in 2001, includes Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. It also has observer states, including Afghanistan and Mongolia, and partner countries such as Azerbaijan and Armenia.
