Beijing, Muharram 16, 1436, November 09, 2014, SPA -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Sunday evening ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit of 21 Pacific Rim countries and regions, dpa reported. Both sides pledged to expand mutual support and cooperation, despite "changes in the international arena" according to Russian news agency Itar-Tass. "Whatever changes happen in the international situation, we should follow the chosen line, should expand and develop the overwhelming mutually advantageous cooperation," the Chinese leader was quoted as saying. Putin said cooperation between Russia and China is "extremely important" Itar-Tass reported. --SPA 15:36 LOCAL TIME 12:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w