Chinese premier leaves for Russia visit, 24th regular meeting between Chinese, Russian heads of government

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left Beijing on Monday morning for St. Petersburg to pay an official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

During the visit, Li and Medvedev will hold the 24th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government.

Li's entourage includes his wife Cheng Hong and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.