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<p>President Vladimir Putin on Monday in Bishkek urged President Xi Jinping to consider the feasibility of a permanent visa-free agreement between China and Russia.</p>
<p>Both leaders, as well as their counterparts from Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, are attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan.</p>
<p>Putin and Xi met on the sidelines of the annual conference, where Xi reiterated “the vital mission” of the SCO to maintain stability and promote the region’s advancement.</p>
<p>“The foundation of our bilateral relations will only grow stronger,” the Chinese leader stated.</p>
<p>He added that “We will confidently move forward towards a better future.”</p>
<p>Xi said that despite growing “uncertainty” and “rapid changes unseen for centuries”, nations must continue to strive for peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit.</p>
<p>Putin praised the Russia-China comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, citing ongoing projects in energy, manufacturing, space exploration, transport and logistics.</p>
<p>He said reciprocal deliveries of agricultural products had been expanding, with a 34% increase, while digital innovation, including AI, offered new opportunities for economic development.</p>
<p>Putin also highlighted Moscow and Beijing’s efforts towards the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, as well as the 30-day visa-free arrangement.</p>
<p>The President noted that the impactful initiative, extended from December 2026 until December 2027, had boosted tourist flows by 43% within the first six months.</p>
<p>“We stand ready to work together on transforming the visa-free framework into a permanent arrangement, should China deem this feasible,” he stated.</p>
<p>Putin, however, conveyed Russia’s condolences over last week’s tragedy near the Nepal-Tibet border, which claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with thousands still missing.</p>
<p>At a separate meeting, Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the expansion of bilateral ties, including cooperation in business, education, culture and tourism.</p>
<p>Modi said his country was preparing for the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary of Russia-India diplomatic relations.</p>
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