Chinese President Xi Jinping again urged an immediate halt to all hostilities in the Middle East during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Al Jazeera reported, citing Xinhua. He added that the Gulf is at a “critical juncture between war and peace.”
China and Russia’s leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links.
President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children waved Chinese and Russian flags. Alongside formal talks, the pair are expected to cap the day with an intimate meeting over tea.