Putin-Xi hold crucial meeting in Beijing after Trump’s visit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is on two day visit on China. During this, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin held wide-ranging talks in Beijing on Wednesday, covering bilateral relations as well as key issues such as Iran, the Ukraine war, global trade and international security.

Hold talks after Trump’s visit

Meeting between Putin and Jinping comes just days after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 14-15. Trump and Xi Jinping also held lengthy discussions on Iran, the Ukraine war, trade tensions, and regional issues. Consequently, this meeting between Xi and Putin is considered extremely important in terms of global politics.

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Xi Jinping formally welcomed Putin before the talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This was followed by a bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Putin arrived in China on Tuesday night, where he was welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Russian President released a video message

In a video message released before his departure for China, Putin said that relations between Russia and China have reached a truly unprecedented level. He added that constant contact between the top leadership of the two countries is playing a crucial role in further strengthening bilateral ties and opening up immense potential.

What did Chinese Foreign Ministry?

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Putin and Jinping will exchange views on bilateral cooperation, partnership in various fields, and international and regional issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said this is Putin’s 25th visit to China, reflecting the close strategic ties between Beijing and Moscow.

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According to experts, the Xi Jinping-Putin partnership has become one of the most important political partnerships in current global politics. The two countries are steadily expanding cooperation on trade, energy, security, and countering Western influence.

Why is Putin’s visit important?

Putin’s visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US actions against Iranian ports have raised global concerns. Iran is considered a close strategic partner of both Russia and China. China remains a major importer of Iranian oil despite US sanctions.

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He also said in his message that trade between Russia and China has surpassed the $200 billion mark, and most trade is now conducted in rubles and yuan. He said the Russia-China strategic partnership plays a major role in global stability, and the two countries will continue to cooperate in forums such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and BRICS.

Putin and Jinping said – the politics of dominance in the world should end

Putin and Xi Jinping, meeting in Beijing, called for an end to global hegemony. The two leaders said Russia and China would work together to build a more just and balanced global order.

At a high-level meeting in Beijing, the two leaders discussed issues such as global politics, the Middle East conflict, energy security, and BRICS. Putin said that Russia-China relations have grown steadily over the past 25 years, and the two countries are constantly working together on joint projects.

He said the two countries’ partnership aims to ensure prosperity and stability for their peoples. Xi Jinping said China and Russia should work together to build a more balanced and just global governance system.

40 agreements will be signed between China and Russia

According to some media reports, Russian President is accompanied by a large business and government delegation. The Kremlin has said the two countries will sign around 40 agreements, including those related to the economy, tourism, education, and energy.

According to reports, Russia’s gas sales to Europe have virtually ceased following the Ukraine war. Energy cooperation with China has become crucial for Russia.

In a video message released before the meeting, Putin said Russia and China would work together to protect “core interests” such as sovereignty and national unity. He added that the close strategic relationship between Moscow and Beijing plays a vital role in global stability.

Putin said – relations at an unprecedented level

In a video message released before his arrival in China, Russian President stated that relations between Russia and China have reached an unprecedented level. He stated that the two countries share a relationship of trust, mutual understanding, and equal cooperation.

Russian President stated that the two countries support each other on issues such as sovereignty and national unity. According to him, Russia and China are expanding cooperation in many areas, including politics, economy, and energy.

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