Xi and Putin convene at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek

Russia-China Strategic Partnership·Latest event August 31, 2026

Aug 31

Xi and Putin convene at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek

The leaders of Russia and China are gathering in Bishkek for the organization's 25th anniversary. Xi and Putin are expected to discuss bilateral relations as the Kremlin seeks to maintain its international influence. This meeting occurs as Xi positions the regional bloc as a counterweight to Western-led alliances. The summit also includes leaders from India and Iran, focusing on economic and geopolitical cooperation across Eurasia. Xi, Putin, and Modi will set the organization's agenda for the coming year. Observers note that Putin is increasingly reliant on Chinese support amid ongoing global tensions.

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