ASTRAKHAN, March 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit the Silk Road Economic Forum due to be held in Beijing on May 14-15, Russian Ambassador to China Andrei Denisov confirmed talking to reporters on Wednesday.

"Beijing will host the Silk Road Forum on May 14-15," the diplomat said. "The leaders of more than 20 countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, are expected to take part in it.".