Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
MOSCOW, May 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from the Russian capital on Saturday after completing a state visit to Russia and attending celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War.
A ceremonial farewell ceremony for the Chinese President was held at the airport, attended by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and other high-ranking Russian officials. At the ceremony, a military orchestra played the national anthems of China and Russia. Xi Jinping inspected the guard of honor.
Russian Air Force fighter jets escorted the Chinese leader’s plane after takeoff.
On the way to the airport, local residents, representatives of Chinese enterprises and Chinese students lined the streets waving Chinese and Russian flags, warmly congratulating Xi Jinping on his successful visit to Russia. –0–