May 31, reported by RIA Novosti, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said that Moscow and Beijing have begun preparations for the talks between the heads of state of the two countries, which will be held during President Putin's visit to China in September.

Rudenko said, "In consultations with our Chinese partners, especially Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, we discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation, with a focus on preparing for upcoming high-level contacts." He said that both sides are currently reaching agreement on certain elements and documents that may be passed at the upcoming meeting.

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