Key takeaways from statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their meeting on the eve

️Key takeaways from statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their meeting on the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana: Vladimir Putin: ▪️Cooperation between Russia and China is one of the main stabilizing factors in the world ▪️Russia and China act in the interests of their own peoples without creating blocs and alliances, their cooperation is not aimed against others ▪️Russian-Chinese relations, which are being built on the principles of equality and mutual respect, are enjoying the best ever period ▪️Putin expects Xi to take part in the BRICS group’s summit in the Russian city of Kazan in October Xi Jinping: ▪️Putin’s successful visit to China helped outline priorities in developing bilateral relations ▪️The meeting between the Chinese and Russian leaders indicates the high level of bilateral relations ▪️Beijing and Moscow need to remain committed to friendship in a difficult international situation ... Source: TASS Russian news agency