Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties

Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.

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00:00Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met for the second time in as many months to bolster support

00:05at a security conference.

00:07The Russian and Chinese presidents visited Kazakhstan for the annual session of the Shanghai

00:12Cooperation Organization.

00:14The meeting is another chance for Putin and Xi to demonstrate the strong personal ties

00:18in their partnership, as they both face soaring tensions with the West.

00:22Russian-Chinese relations, comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation are going through

00:29the best period in their history.

00:33They are based on the principles of equality, mutual benefits and respect for each other's sovereignty.

00:42Our cooperation is not directed against anyone.

00:46We do not create any blocs or alliances.

00:49We simply act in the interests of our peoples.

00:53Putin held a series of sideline meetings with leaders from some of the countries in attendance,

00:59including Turkish President Erdogan, who said trade between Turkey and Russia will increase

01:05in the future.

01:22For Putin, experts say the meeting is about showing he's not alone despite Western sanctions

01:35facing Russia since they invaded Ukraine in 2022.