Putin, Xi's Beijing meeting highlights friendship, sees over 40 bilateral cooperation agreements & more: 10 key updates

Key points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strengthening strategic partnership between China and Russia during their meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, just days after United States President Donald Trump visited China.
• Putin, Xi Jinping meeting: Key updates Both Xi and Vladimir Putin emphasized their strong personal relationship.
• “My dear friend,” Putin said as he greeted Xi.
• “We are truly delighted to see you.
• We keep in constant touch, both personally and through our aides in the government.” Xi addressed Putin as “my longtime friend” at the beginning of their discussions and said it was important to build on “the foundation of mutual trust” between the two nations.