Putin visits Xi as leaders celebrate 'unprecedentedly' strong relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two leaders hailing what Putin called an unprecedented level of relations.
TL;DR
- Putin and Xi met in Beijing, describing their relationship as at an "unprecedentedly high level."
- Over 40 cooperation agreements were signed, covering trade, technology, and media.
- A friendship treaty signed in 2001 was extended.
- Energy exports from Russia to China are expanding, with China as Russia's largest trading partner.
- The leaders discussed the Middle East, calling for an end to fighting and emphasizing stability.
- Both leaders condemned "unilateralism and hegemonism."