China and Russia Strengthen Ties at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emphasize regional cooperation and countering Western influence during high-level meetings in Astana.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan highlights deepening China-Russia cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for the second time in two months.
The SCO, founded in 2001, focuses on regional security, counterterrorism, and economic collaboration.
Belarus joins the SCO as a full member, reflecting the bloc's growing influence.
The summit also featured leaders and representatives from Turkey, Pakistan, and the United Nations, among others.