Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On May 16, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in the afternoon. Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to work with Russia to promote the "Belt and Road Initiative" construction and the Eurasian Economic Union to continuously deepen and implement the docking and cooperation, and jointly promote regional integration and regional economic integration. Continue to improve the level of trade liberalization and facilitation, and deepen cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, energy, and connectivity. The two sides should take the "China-Russia Cultural Year" as an opportunity to further promote cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism, sports, youth, medical and health care, and continuously enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.