Xi and Putin hold talks as ‘Power of Siberia 2’ agreement draws attention

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Kyrgyzstan on the 31st for talks that put a major gas pipeline project in the spotlight.

The Chinese and Russian leaders discussed closer cooperation in trade, energy, and science and technology. Their governments said they had reached a shared understanding on strengthening ties in those areas.

The main point of interest was the proposed ‘Power of Siberia 2’ gas pipeline. The project is a large-scale energy initiative, and observers were watching for signs that the two countries would reach an agreement during the summit.