[Xi Jinping met with Russian President Putin] On the afternoon of August 31, local time, President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek. Xi Jinping pointed out that in May this year, President Putin successfully paid a state visit to China. From a strategic and long-term perspective, we made arrangements to lead the development of bilateral relations to a higher quality and higher level, and reached a consensus on deepening cooperation between China and Russia in various fields under the new situation. The competent authorities of the two countries are actively implementing it and have achieved many results. The exchanges and cooperation between the two sides have maintained a vigorous momentum of development. We believe that under our strategic guidance and the joint efforts of both parties, the foundation of the development of China-Russia relations will be stronger, the pace will be more determined, and the prospects will be brighter. Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the world's changes that have occurred over the past century are accelerating and uncertain and unpredictable factors have significantly increased in the international situation. However, the pursuit of peace, development, cooperation and win-win by people of all countries has not changed. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization shoulders the important mission of maintaining regional stability and promoting regional development. China is willing to work with all parties, including Russia, to discuss the development plan of the organization, help the organization achieve stability and long-term development, and strengthen the force that leads the reform of global governance and promotes a multi-polar world with equality and order. Putin said that in the face of the turbulent and complex international situation, Russia and China continue to deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, adhere to equality, mutual trust, and mutual support. Cooperation in various fields has developed 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 trade, energy, industry, transportation, science and technology and other fields, intensify people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote bilateral relations to continuously achieve new results. With the joint efforts of all parties, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has become an active and efficient regional cooperation platform with important international influence. Russia and China should continue to strengthen unity and cooperation within the organization and play a leading role. Russia is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China within multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20, support China in hosting the APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting, and jointly safeguard world peace, stability and prosperity. The two heads of state also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern. Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others attended the meeting. (CCTV News)