Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Xi and Putin Meet on SCO Summit, Strengthen China‑Russia Relations

On August 31, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Xi said that under the strategic guidance of both leaders and through their joint efforts, the foundation of China‑Russia relations would become ever stronger, their progress steadier, and their future brighter.

Xi recalled that during President Putin’s successful state visit to China in May, the two leaders arranged to steer bilateral relations toward higher‑quality and higher‑level development from a strategic and long‑term perspective. They reached consensus on deepening cooperation between China and Russia across various sectors under the new circumstances. The competent authorities of both countries are actively implementing this consensus, and substantial results have already been achieved, with exchanges and cooperation maintaining a strong momentum.

Xi noted that the international landscape is witnessing a notable increase in uncertain and unpredictable factors against the backdrop of accelerating profound changes unseen in a century. However, the pursuit of people across the world for peace, development, cooperation and win‑win outcomes remains unchanged. He said the SCO bears an important responsibility for safeguarding regional stability and promoting regional development.

China, he added, stands ready to work with Russia and other parties to jointly chart the course for the development of the SCO, help ensure its steady and sustained progress, and strengthen the driving force for reform of global governance and the advancement of an equal and orderly multipolar world.

Putin said that amid a turbulent and complex international landscape, Russia and China have continuously deepened their comprehensive strategic coordination, upholding equality, mutual trust and mutual support. Cooperation and development across various fields have advanced rapidly, and Russia‑China relations have become a model for relations between countries. Russia is willing to maintain high‑level exchanges with China, strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, industry, transportation and science and technology, enhance people‑to‑people and cultural exchanges, and promote bilateral relations to achieve new results.

Through the joint efforts of all parties, the SCO has evolved into a dynamic and efficient regional cooperation platform with significant international influence, said Putin, noting that Russia and China should continuously strengthen their solidarity and cooperation within the organization and play a guiding role. Russia is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China within multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the BRICS mechanism and the G20, support China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, and jointly uphold world peace, stability and prosperity.

The two heads of state also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.

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