Xi, Putin to meet 5 times this year

Frequent talks between leaders sign of two nations' 'best' relations ever

The presidents of China and Russia are expected to meet at least five times in 2017, underlining the unprecedented close relationship between the two countries.

During a news conference at the Russian embassy in Beijing on Thursday, Ambassador Andrey Denisov said Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with President Xi Jinping during a visit to China in May.