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China and Russia lead group talks focused on security
Source: BBC
China and Russia are leading a group summit, with talks focusing on security and development in central Asia.
The stability of Afghanistan is a ''common concern'', said Russian President Valdimir Putin.
Leaders of four other countries, Iran, Mongolia, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan are attending the two-day talks in Beijing.
Several meetings on the sidelines are also expected and Mr Putin has had talks with China's President Hu Jintao.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18336502
