Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign a joint statement aimed at expanding cooperation in all fields and coordinating diplomatic efforts to cement the China-Russia all-round strategic partnership of cooperation after their talks in Shanghai, east China, May 20, 2014. [Photo: Xinhua/Pang Xinglei]

The Assistant Foreign Minister has given a brief regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to China.

Liu Haixing said on Wednesday the two countries are working on details of cooperation documents expected to be signed during the meetings, "China and Russia are busy preparing for the visit. During his visit in China, the two sides will sign and publish important political documents, as well as a series of documents on practical cooperation fields. Now our two sides are stepping up negotiations in this regard."

Liu said the visit will be of great importance for promoting bilateral relations and strengthening the two countries' strategic cooperation in international affairs.