Putin Leaves Beijing With 42 Deals, Russia-China Strategic Partnership Reaches New Heights
After two days of talks in Beijing, Putin and Xi signed 42 agreements and reaffirmed their commitment to a multipolar world, deeper trade, and expanded strategic coordination.
China, PUREWILAYAH.COM — Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to China with 42 bilateral agreements and a sweeping set of joint declarations that further strengthened the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.
During nearly three hours of talks in the Great Hall of the People, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping described bilateral relations as “unprecedented” and a stabilizing force amid growing global turbulence.
42 Agreements Across Strategic Sectors
The two sides signed 42 intergovernmental and corporate documents covering:
Energy and natural gas
Transportation and logistics
Industrial cooperation
Nuclear technology
Education and science
Artificial intelligence
Media and cultural exchange
University partnerships
They also launched the Russia-China Years of Education for 2026–2027 and extended their visa-free travel arrangement through the end of 2027.
Trade Surpasses $240 Billion
Putin said bilateral trade exceeded $240 billion last year, calling energy the “locomotive” of economic cooperation.
He noted that most transactions are now conducted in rubles and yuan, reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar.
The two countries also finalized key parameters for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which is expected to deliver additional Russian gas to China through Mongolia.
Joint Declaration for a Multipolar World
Among the most significant outcomes were two major political documents:
A declaration on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership.
A joint statement supporting a multipolar world order based on equality, mutual respect, and international law.
Both leaders rejected hegemony, unilateral pressure, and what they called the “law of the jungle” in international affairs.
Stronger Role for BRICS and SCO
Moscow and Beijing emphasized the growing importance of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in shaping a more balanced international system.
They portrayed both organizations as central pillars of the emerging multipolar order.
Shared Positions on Iran and Global Security
Putin and Xi said the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran violated international law and undermined stability in West Asia.
They also reiterated opposition to the deployment of weapons in outer space and called for resolving the Ukraine conflict by addressing its root causes in accordance with the UN Charter.
A Strategic Partnership at a New Level
Both leaders stressed that Russia-China relations are not directed against any third country, but are self-sufficient and based on mutual benefit.
Putin confirmed he will return to China later this year for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen and invited Xi to visit Russia in 2027.
With 42 agreements, record trade, and a shared vision for a multipolar world, Putin’s visit underscored the accelerating alignment between Moscow and Beijing as two of the most influential powers shaping the emerging global order. (PW)