Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Tuesday, in a historic summit between two of the world's most powerful leaders. The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics, from economic and political cooperation to the promotion of global peace and stability. The meeting, which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, was the first between the two leaders since Putin took office in 2012. It was also the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union that two leaders from Russia and China have met face-to-face. During the summit, the two leaders discussed a range of topics, including economic and political cooperation, the promotion of global peace and stability, and the development of their respective countries. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin also discussed the importance of the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—and their role in promoting global economic and political stability. The two leaders also discussed the need for increased cooperation between their countries, particularly in the areas of energy and security. Both leaders also emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations between their countries and the need to continue to work together to promote global peace and stability. The meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is seen as a major step forward in strengthening ties between the two countries. It is hoped that the summit will lead to further cooperation between the two countries in the future.