Overview
- The Council of Heads of Government convened in Moscow with Russia represented by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who is chairing the sessions.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin will receive visiting delegations today and deliver remarks alongside other senior officials.
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Moscow at Mishustin's invitation to attend the Nov. 17–18 meetings.
- Russian officials say discussions prioritize expanded trade, investment, energy cooperation plus cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
- The gathering closes Russia’s 2024–2025 SCO presidency and caps a forum that has broadened from security issues to economic influence.