Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the growing ties between Russia and China as a stabilizing force in global affairs ahead of his visit to Beijing. He emphasized that both nations aim to work together for peace and prosperity without aligning against any other countries. The upcoming summit marks the second meeting between Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year, highlighting their increasingly aligned positions in international relations.
- ▪Putin stated that Moscow and Beijing coordinate efforts to defend international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
- ▪The summit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two nations.
- ▪Two-way trade between Russia and China has more than doubled from 2020 to 2024, reaching $245 billion.
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NewsRussia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talksRussia’s Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRussia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues in Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2026 [Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via Reuters]By John PowerPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Moscow and Beijing’s deepening ties as a “stabilising” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.In an address ahead of a two-day visit to China that begins on Tuesday, Putin said Moscow and Beijing…
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