Russia, China sign five cooperation accords in Beijing

Following the talks between Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang, the Russian-Chinese delegations signed five agreements.

Among them is a memorandum of understanding between the Russian Economy Ministry and the Chinese Commerce Ministry on investments in the field of trade in services, Kommersant reports, citing the government press service.

According to the memorandum, the parties will develop interregional trade in services, encourage the participation of enterprises in exhibitions and fairs, and encourage them to hold joint events.

The talks between the premiers of Russia and China will be held in an extended format, with other members of the delegations also attending. According to earlier reports, the meeting will focus on boosting trade and economic cooperation, with special attention paid to industry, power generation, transport and agriculture. A package of bilateral documents is expected to be signed.

Later in the day, Mishustin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, also at the Great Hall of the People.