Chinese premier to visit Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, attend meetings in Tajikistan, Russia

BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan from Oct. 17 to 18, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.

At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda, Li will pay an official visit to Tajikistan from Oct. 18 to 20 and attend the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said the spokesperson.

At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin, Li will travel to Russia from Oct. 20 to 22 for the 31st regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, according to the spokesperson.