Mishustin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and hold talks with Premier Li Qiang.

During the contacts, a study is planned on the development of comprehensive partnership and cooperation relations, as well as humanitarian and interregional exchanges.

“Special attention will be paid to expanding commercial ties and promoting large joint projects in various fields. A statement and several documents will be signed by both parties,” the press service added.

According to the press service, the volume of mutual trade is growing and for the first time will reach a record at the end of 2023, exceeding the figure of 200 billion dollars.

Over 90 percent of all transactions are made using national currencies: the ruble and the yuan.

The next meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China is scheduled to be held in Beijing next year.

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