Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as several members face war, sanctions and trade tensions with the West, underlining the bloc’s growing geopolitical weight.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to attend a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering highlights the growing geopolitical weight of the bloc, with several member countries facing challenges such as war, sanctions, and trade tensions with the West, according to France 24.
The summit comes as Russia continues to play a significant role in the global market, particularly in the coal industry. Russia has the world's second-largest coal reserves and ranks third in coal exports and sixth in production.
The leaders' meeting takes place amid a complex global landscape, with participating nations navigating their relationships with Western countries.
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