India, May 15 -- US President Donald Trump said he had struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during high-level talks in Beijing, describing the agreements as beneficial for both countries amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Speaking after final discussions at a major US-China summit in Beijing, Trump said the two sides had resolved several longstanding issues and made progress on trade, artificial intelligence, aviation and agriculture cooperation.

"We've made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries," Trump said after a meeting with Xi at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound near the Forbidden City.

Trump praised Xi as a "great leader" and "friend", while the Chinese president described t...