Xi, Putin exchange views on current int'l situation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, met in Johannesburg on Thursday and exchanged in-depth views on current international situation.

The two heads of state held a meeting and also had dinner together on the sidelines of the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin hold a meeting and also have dinner together in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 26, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua/Li Tao]

During the meeting, they also touched upon major issues of common concern.

The 10th BRICS summit is running from Wednesday to Friday under the theme of "BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution."