Putin’s State Visit To China: Results, Signed Agreements and Analysis

By M. Khatun,First published,May 21,2026 President Vladimir Putin concluded his state visit to China yesterday (May 20), marking what appears to be one of the most productive, forward-looking, and strategically significant Russia-China summits in recent years. The visit generated substantial outcomes across trade, investment, energy, technology, connectivity, and geopolitical coordination, while also reinforcing the long-term trajectory of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership through 2030 and beyond. During the visit, Putin held extensive meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and other senior Chinese leaders. The diplomatic program included closed-door discussions, small-group talks, large-group talks, expanded delegation meetings, personal tea conversations, joint cultural and photo exhibition events, a…

31st IRENA Council Ushers New Era of Global Energy Transition

More than 300 delegates to discuss the expanding role of renewables in powering energy security, resilience and digital economies. The thirty-first Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has started in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) in a hybrid format according to an official statement issued in Abu Dhabi,Thursday Over 300 government representatives,the statement said, are attending the meeting at IRENA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, both in person and virtually. Over the course of two days,it said, the Council will review progress on the Agency’s work and discuss collective…