Baghdad: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived today in the Chinese city of Tianjin: on an official visit that will last until September 3, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Putin will take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit hosted by the coastal city, where he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his Chinese counterpart and a number of participating leaders.

The Russian president will also attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which coincide with the summit.