Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17 to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping to further deepen the "no-limits" partnership between their two countries. (Image: AP)
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His attendance at a leaders forum in Beijing this week is much more than a rare foreign trip for the Russian leader, as it is also an opportunity to pay homage to Xi's signature Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. (Image: AP)
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The two countries describe their relationship as a "comprehensive strategic partnership" that has "no limits" on potential cooperation. (Image: AP)
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The two world leaders share a strong personal bond, with Xi calling his Russian counterpart his "best friend" and Putin cherishing his "reliable partner". (Image: AP)
![Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17 to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping to further deepen the "no-limits" partnership between their two countries. (Image: AP)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/10/Putin1.jpg "Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17 to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping to further deepen the "no-limits" partnership between their two countries. (Image: AP)")
![The two countries describe their relationship as a "comprehensive strategic partnership" that has "no limits" on potential cooperation. (Image: AP)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/10/Putin3.jpg "The two countries describe their relationship as a "comprehensive strategic partnership" that has "no limits" on potential cooperation. (Image: AP)")
![The two world leaders share a strong personal bond, with Xi calling his Russian counterpart his "best friend" and Putin cherishing his "reliable partner". (Image: AP)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/10/Putin4.jpg "The two world leaders share a strong personal bond, with Xi calling his Russian counterpart his "best friend" and Putin cherishing his "reliable partner". (Image: AP)")
