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Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strategic alliance during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing strengthened bilateral ties despite global uncertainties.
- Xi highlighted the growing solidity of China-Russia relations and expressed optimism about future prospects, while Putin noted successful cooperation across multiple fronts.
- The SCO summit, marking its 25th anniversary, gathered over a dozen heads of state amid ongoing conflicts, including Russia's war in Ukraine and US-Iran tensions, with discussions focusing largely on economic relations.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin discussed efforts toward resolving the Ukraine conflict, with Modi expressing readiness to work for peace, although US-brokered talks remain stalled.
- The summit also underscored deepening ties among sanctioned states Russia and Iran, with Iran’s president advocating for peace in the region amid recent US-Iran hostilities, while the SCO continues to expand its membership and dialogue partnerships despite internal diversity.
