Foreign Ministry website message, October 3rd, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun answered reporters' questions.
Reuters reporter: According to Russian media reports, President Putin stated that the meeting between President Xi Jinping and him during the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next month will yield positive results. Can China confirm that the two leaders will meet? What issues will be discussed during the meeting with Russia?
Guo Jiaqun: The strategic guidance of presidential diplomacy is the most important political guarantee for the stable and long-term development of Sino-Russian relations. China welcomes President Putin to attend the APEC Informal Meeting of Leaders scheduled to take place in Shenzhen this November. We are willing to work with Russia to achieve fruitful results during the APEC 'China Year'.
Tass reporter: Russian President Putin stated that a tripartite meeting between Russia, China, and the United States is possible during the APEC leaders' informal meeting. It is beneficial to exchange views and understand each other's positions through meetings. The key is to determine the topics of the meeting. What is China's comment on this? (Also asked by Russian News Agency)
Guo Jiaqun: As the host of this year's APEC, the Chinese side is willing to work together with all parties to achieve fruitful results for the APEC 'China Year', and make new contributions to promoting economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Regarding the issue you mentioned, I currently do not have any information to provide.
