Putin and Xi Push for Expedited Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the swift finalization of delivery terms for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. They instructed national companies to expedite the agreement, as reported by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Their discussions occurred during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have instructed national companies to agree terms of delivery for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline "as soon as possible", Interfax reported, quoting Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak. "Work will continue on agreeing the terms and parameters. Instructions have been given to do this as soon as possible," Interfax quoted Novak as saying.

Putin and Xi held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana.