Russia-China Meeting | Xi, Putin to discuss Middle East conflict

Added: 2026-05-20

[00:00:00]China's capital Beijing is hosting the most powerful leaders whose countries are nuclear powers. The issue of global security will form part of their discussions between the leaders of China and Russia.

[00:00:16]Both countries have a healthy relationship with Iran.

[00:00:21]The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will also be discussed to ensure that the challenge of the global oil supply is resolved. Moscow says Russia and China are not against any country, but are working for the cause of peace and universal prosperity.

[00:00:45]I am delighted to be visiting Beijing once again at the invitation of my long-time good friend, the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping.

[00:00:56]Regular mutual visits and Russia-China top-level talks are an important and integral part of our joint efforts to promote the entire range of relations between our two countries and unlock their truly limitless potential.

[00:01:16]President Putin is confident that the two countries will be able to shape the world order. He is also expected to attend the BRICS summit in India next month, another important engagement on the international stage.

[00:01:36]Sophie Mgwena, SABC News.