Putin Xi Exchange Greetings
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted each other in Chinese ahead of their talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Monday.
Footage shows the leaders saying ‘ni hao’ – or ‘hello’ – and shaking hands in front of cameras.
The Shanghai Co-operation Organisation Summit takes place in Bishkek from August 31 to September 1. Its theme is ’25 Years of the SCO: Working Together for Lasting Peace, Development and Prosperity’. Leaders and representatives from 21 countries are expected to attend.
SCO Summit Brings Leaders
Putin is expected to hold nine bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, including with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In addition to the SCO Summit, Bishkek will host the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games. The Games will run from August 31 to September 6, with the main programme taking place in the Issyk-Kul region.
Kremlin. News, via Viory.Video
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