Beijing, President Xi Jinping of China met today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is currently visiting Beijing. During the meeting, President Xi affirmed that Beijing and Moscow have chosen the path of peaceful coexistence. Xi considered Lavrov's visit to Beijing an important stage in the comprehensive preparations for the upcoming state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China this year. He also emphasized that China and Russia are working to achieve a beneficial cooperation for both sides. Lavrov arrived in Beijing yesterday, Monday, for an official two-day visit aimed at enhancing Russian relations with China. Earlier today, Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and they held bilateral talks followed by a joint press conference. Source: Qatar News Agency