Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, a move being closely watched in global politics following the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During the visit, the two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of issues including trade, energy cooperation, Iran, the war in Ukraine and the idea of a multipolar world order, according to reports.
Trump travelled to China last week and held talks on several international issues, but no firm agreements were signed.
Putin’s trip also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the China–Russia “Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.” Multiple agreements between the two countries are expected to be signed during the visit.
In a video released ahead of his departure, Putin said the deepening ties between China and Russia would act as a stabilising force on the global stage. China and Russia have significantly strengthened relations since Russia began the war in Ukraine, with bilateral trade said to have doubled between 2020 and 2024.
