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Xi leaves for Russia to attend Eastern Economic Forum

Xi leaves for Russia to attend Eastern Economic Forum

Beijing, Sep 11 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday left for Russia to participate in the fourth Eastern Economic Forum.
The three-day forum, which begins in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok today, is aimed at attracting investment for the region's development, a report in Chinese state news agency Xinhua said.
Mr Xi left Beijing at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and both the leaders are scheduled to hold a summit on the sidelines of the event.
About 5,000 people from some 60 countries and territories are scheduled to attend the gathering.
The Chinese President's entourage includes Ding Xuexiang, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
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