Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday. The leaders discussed their strong partnership during a time of global tension. They talked about how their countries are working closely together and signed several agreements to grow economic ties.

A major focus of this summit was energy security. Both China and Russia are large exporters and want to keep natural resources flowing without problems. They also plan to develop new projects, such as expanding energy routes, to protect their economies.

The leaders made a joint call for a ceasefire in the Middle East. They warned that conflict in that region could threaten global trade. Xi and Putin said they support stability in the area and want solutions that include many countries.