Xi, Putin commit to global stability

China and Russia vowed to join hands to promote global stability on Saturday, after the countries' two heads of state met in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement to strengthen global strategic stability after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People. They also signed a joint statement between the two nations, and another, on cooperation on cyber space development.

The two neighbors' foreign ministers also signed a joint statement to promote international law.

The leaders also witnessed the signing of more than 30 cooperation documents.

Putin is on an official visit to China.

Xi said in the meeting that the close communication between Chinese and Russian high-level officials in recent years and development of the bilateral ties had "injected positive energy" to the regional and global situation.

The two nations should strengthen political trust to each other and jointly safeguard security in the neighborhood, he said.

Putin said, as a strategic partner, Russia was willing to work with China to provide mutual understanding and support on issues of each other's core interests and major concerns.

"Russia and China have similar stances on handling international affairs. It is necessary for us to keep close communication and coordination," he said.