The invitation was made by Russia’s Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, during bilateral discussions at the APEC Leaders’ Summit in Port Moresby last November.
During his recent visit to China, the Prime Minister discussed the visit with Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin.
The visit will take place with a focus on opportunities in the global LNG sector.
O’Neill clarified that while there has not been much exchange with Russia in the past, this has been growing in recent years, particularly since Papua New Guinea’s emergence in the LNG sector.