Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.
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00:00Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met for the second time in as many months to bolster support
00:05at a security conference.
00:07The Russian and Chinese presidents visited Kazakhstan for the annual session of the Shanghai
00:12Cooperation Organization.
00:14The meeting is another chance for Putin and Xi to demonstrate the strong personal ties
00:18in their partnership, as they both face soaring tensions with the West.
00:22Russian-Chinese relations, comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation are going through
00:29the best period in their history.
00:33They are based on the principles of equality, mutual benefits and respect for each other's sovereignty.
00:42Our cooperation is not directed against anyone.
00:46We do not create any blocs or alliances.
00:49We simply act in the interests of our peoples.
00:53Putin held a series of sideline meetings with leaders from some of the countries in attendance,
00:59including Turkish President Erdogan, who said trade between Turkey and Russia will increase
01:05in the future.
01:22For Putin, experts say the meeting is about showing he's not alone despite Western sanctions
01:35facing Russia since they invaded Ukraine in 2022.