Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square and a military band played the national anthems of China and Russia during the ceremony.
At the invitation of Xi, Putin is on a state visit to China from Tuesday to Wednesday. This is his 25th visit to China.
Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin
Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday before their talks.
At the invitation of Xi, Putin is on a state visit from Tuesday to Wednesday, with this marking his 25th visit to China.
The two presidents will exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Xi, Putin shake hands prior to talks
