Xi meets 'old friend' Putin and emphasizes 'deepening' trust

Russian president catches up with other leaders in Beijing, agrees to visit Vietnam

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 18. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held face-to-face talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, hailing their countries' "intimate and effective" cooperation.

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