In a recent phone conversation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that China would steadfastly uphold an independent and impartial position regarding Ukraine. The goal is to contribute to a political settlement for the ongoing issue.
Wang's assurance came in the form of a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, which emphasized China's commitment to being an "objective and rational voice" in international multilateral forums. The ministry also expressed China's intention to proactively advocate for peace talks. These remarks followed an earlier statement from the ministry, highlighting the positive impact of international discussions in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. These discussions, held in Jeddah, helped to "consolidate international consensus."
Participating in the Jeddah talks were more than 40 nations, including notable participants like China, India, the United States, and various European countries. However, Russia was notably absent from the discussions. The summit culminated on Sunday, with a multitude of nations striving to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
China, in its pursuit of diplomatic solutions, dispatched Li Hui, its Special Envoy for Eurasian Affairs and a former ambassador to Russia, to attend the talks. Li Hui's efforts come on the heels of a tour through six European capitals in May, aimed at building common ground for a potential political settlement to the conflict, which has now stretched into its 18th month.
Interestingly, Beijing has chosen not to denounce Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine initiated in February 2022. In contrast, China has proposed its own peace plan, though it was met with tepid reactions from both Russia and Ukraine. The United States and NATO also expressed skepticism regarding the plan.
As tensions remain high and discussions continue, China's commitment to an impartial stance shines through. In a world often marked by differing viewpoints, it seems China aims to be the "voice of reason" on this particular matter, advocating for dialogue and a peaceful way forward. Only time will tell whether such efforts will yield a breakthrough in the ongoing crisis. For the latest updates on this developing story and more, visit our website at news20-4.com.
