Chinese and Russian officials meet in Beijing, sign trade and energy agreements

Chinese and Russian officials met Wednesday in Beijing to sign agreements on trade, media, and energy. The meeting took place days after President Trump left the Chinese capital. Officials from both countries described their relations as strong and extended a treaty of friendly cooperation.

East issues discussed Officials stated that a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East conflict is of utmost urgency. They stressed the need for dialogue and negotiations to secure energy supplies. A joint statement released by the Kremlin said both sides supported resuming talks.

Russian officials described the energy sector as the locomotive of economic cooperation. They said Russia would remain a reliable supplier of resources to China. No breakthrough was reported on the proposed Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline.

Ukraine conflict addressed The two sides agreed that a solution to the root causes of the Ukraine conflict is needed. They supported the search for a resolution through dialogue and negotiations. The joint statement noted China's position on the situation in Ukraine and welcomed its aspiration to play a constructive role.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that a basic understanding had been reached on the pipeline route and construction, but no clear timeline exists. He said some details remain to be worked out.