Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing early on Wednesday morning for talks on the state of play in various global conflicts.
“In the current tense situation on the international stage, our close partnership is particularly needed,” Putin told Xi, calling the Chinese leader “a dear friend”.
According to Chinese state media, Xi said China and Russia should promote what he described as “more just global order” warning of "unilateral hegemony running rampant" across the world.
"As permanent members of the UN Security Council and important world powers," Xi reportedly said, China and Russia should adopt a "long-term strategic view" and cooperate to build "a more just and equitable global governance system”.
Middle East conflict at a 'critical juncture'
