Xi highlights unique value of relations with Russia

President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for China and Russia to nurture the unique value in their relations and make efforts to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, as well as the basic norms governing international relations.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, Kazakhstan.

It was their second meeting in less than two months. Their previous meeting took place in May, when Putin made a state visit to China.