BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang will attend an International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk in northern Russia from March 28 to 31, said a Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday.

Wang was invited by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

During his visit to Russia, Wang will also co-hold with Rogozin the chairmen's meeting of the joint commission for regular meetings between the Chinese and Russian Prime Ministers , Hua said.