President's Russia visit eyes global stability

President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia reflects close cooperation between China and Russia, which is important to maintain the stability of the international community amid rising uncertainties, analysts said.

Xi will make a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 and attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang announced on Wednesday.

The trip is part of the annual exchange of visits between the two countries' heads of state, after Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing in April and had talks with Xi on the sidelines.