Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country is close to the “One Belt, One Road” concept proposed by China. This was reported by TASS.
“We welcome this initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Putin said, “We are working together, we are ready and we will continue to work.”
The Russian leader also emphasized that the ideas for the development of the Eurasian Economic Union fully coincide with Chinese ideas within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” concept.
Putin before reportedThis does not exclude the possibility of traveling to other countries outside China. However, he emphasized that he has not yet made any concrete plans for trips abroad. According to the president, there are currently many unresolved internal problems in Russia and they require special attention.
October 13, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov statedHe said he received an invitation from Vladimir Putin to visit Iraq. The head of state’s representative mentioned this during a regular briefing, but did not disclose other details.
Previously Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani reportedIt was stated that the country’s government is discussing the possibility of integrating the North-South and Development Paths infrastructure projects with Russia.