Chinese Vice Premier To Visit Russia In Late October

On October 27-28 Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Hu Jingtao will make a working visit to Russia on the invitation of the Russian leadership, the official spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry reported on Tuesday. This will be the first visit by the Chinese Vice-Premier to the Russian Federation. Hu Jingtao is expected to meet officials from the Russian leadership to discuss prospects for bilateral relations and some international issues. The next countries on Jingtao's itinerary are Great Britain, France, Spain and Germany.