Beijing announced on Sunday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the visit, which comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is expected to witness the signing of agreements that will contribute to deepening mutual political trust, enriching strategic coordination, and intensifying practical cooperation between the two countries, thus bringing greater benefits to both peoples and providing stability and a positive impetus to the international community.It indicated that the two presidents will hold strategic discussions on the development of Sino-Russian relations "in light of the new international situation, to discuss a range of regional and international issues." The statement noted that the two countries made significant historical contributions to the Allied victory over Nazism in World War II, emphasizing the importance of preserving the post-war international order and defending international justice and fairness.The statement noted that China and Russia, as founding members of the United Nations and permanent members of the Security Council, "bear a special responsibility to maintain the international order," emphasizing "the importance of setting the right direction for global governance, building an equal and orderly multipolar world, and promoting inclusive economic globalization that benefits all."