Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Beijing on Wednesday, signing over 40 agreements that mark a historic peak in bilateral relations.
The talks took place at the Great Hall of the People. Xi said bilateral relations “are now at the historical peak of a comprehensive partnership and strategic coordination in a new era.” The two sides signed agreements covering energy, trade, science, technology and infrastructure, plus a joint declaration calling for a multipolar world order.
Xi stressed that the Gulf region in the Middle East stands at a critical juncture between war and peace. He called for an immediate end to all hostilities and renewed fighting, saying negotiations must continue to ease disruptions to energy supplies and global trade. He outlined four propositions to build international consensus for de-escalation.
Putin told reporters that more than 40 government and corporate agreements were reached. The joint statement warned that implementation of the US Golden Dome missile defence project would have “serious negative consequences for international security” and agreed to maintain dialogue on nuclear arms control.
The summit marked the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership. Leaders also discussed Ukraine and the Middle East, stressing coordination through the United Nations and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
