Chen Wenqing, who oversees police and intelligence, will go to Moscow for international security meeting a month after terror attack rattles Russia and ahead of anticipated visit by Vladimir Putin to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
In a diplomatic call, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov addressed priority items on the international agenda, including the Ukraine war and the Mideast conflict.
Amid flurry of performances in China, Russia looks to be seen in a positive light in the face of Western condemnation over the Ukraine invasion: analysts.
In communique issued after meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin, the two sides vow to oppose external influence in ties and ‘closely coordinate’ under multilateral frameworks including Brics, G20 and SCO.