China's Xi to Russia's Putin: Will work collectively as 'nice powers' | World News

China will work with Russia to "instill stability and constructive power in a chaotic world", Chinese language President Xi Jinping advised Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at a gathering on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan.

The assembly marks the primary time the world leaders got here head to head since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

"Just lately, now we have been overcoming the affect of the Covid-19 pandemic, spoken many occasions through cellphone, and stored up efficient strategic communications," Xi advised Putin.

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"We're extraordinarily keen to make use of this assembly of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to trade views with you on worldwide and regional problems with widespread concern," he additional mentioned.

Vladimir Putin praised China's "balanced" strategy on Ukraine. On Ukraine, Putin additional mentioned, "We perceive your considerations," with out specifying what points China could have raised about Ukraine.

The Russian President took a jibe at the USA saying, "Makes an attempt to create a unipolar world have not too long ago acquired a completely ugly type and are utterly unacceptable."

Putin additionally mentioned that Russia adheres to the precept of 1 China with respect to the Taiwan battle. "We condemn the provocation of the US and their satellites within the Taiwan Strait," Putin mentioned.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation- a regional safety group is made up of China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.