MOSCOW, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Wednesday that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Russia on May 6 in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Putin made the remarks during the credentials ceremony for new ambassadors of 16 countries, including Japan.
Saying that relations with Japan are one of Russia's top foreign policy priorities, Putin voiced the hope to mend ties with Tokyo during Abe's forthcoming visit.
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