Putin's first election trip. Meet Xi Jinping in Beijing

This will be Vladimir Putin's first journey after the last presidential election in Russia. According to the Kremlin press services, leaders are expected to discuss key issues in the safety sector at the forthcoming gathering (16-17 May) and item the importance of close partnership and strategical cooperation. In addition, the 2 are to sign "joint statements by Heads of State and a number of bilateral documents."