Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Beijing: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday he was looking for “common ground” in talks this week with his Chinese counterpart to end the war with Russia. Kuleba met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou, a major commercial and manufacturing hub in southern China. This is the first visit to China by a European country’s foreign minister since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Ukraine and China’s relations are tense.
‘China’s role is important’
Kuleba made the opening remarks, “I am fully convinced that peace in Ukraine is in China’s strategic interest and China’s role as a global force for peace is important.” China has strong ties with Russia and has insisted on ending the war keeping in mind the interests of both sides. China’s stance is disagreed with not only by Ukraine but also by Western European countries and the US, which are demanding Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine as the basis for any agreement.
‘China did not participate in the peace talks’
China did not attend the peace talks held in Switzerland last week as Russia was not included in it. Kuleba is expected to try to persuade Chinese officials to join the next peace talks. This peace talks are likely to take place before the US presidential election in November. Kuleba’s visit indicates that no peace deal in favor of Ukraine can be possible without taking China into confidence.
What did China say?
Chinese officials say the two countries enjoy friendly and cooperative relations. Noting that trade has grown, Wang said the two countries’ relations are progressing normally despite “complex and constantly changing international and regional situations.” Kuleba arrived in China on Tuesday and is expected to leave on Friday. (AP)
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