In a significant move towards fostering global peace, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China’s commitment to an objective and fair stance on the Ukraine issue. Speaking at the recently launched \"Friends of Peace\" platform meeting, Wang highlighted the urgent need for renewed peace talks as the Ukraine crisis enters its third year.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the ongoing conflict poses increasing risks of spillover and has deeply concerning developments. He passionately advocated for the international community to unequivocally choose peace over war, urging nations to create conducive conditions that foster hope for a peaceful resolution.
\"In the choice between peace and war, the world must resolutely choose peace,\" Wang stated. He further emphasized the importance of reconciliation over hatred and dialogue over confrontation, calling on all parties to prioritize these values in their interactions.
Wang expressed optimism that the involved parties might consider resuming peace talks at an appropriate time, emphasizing that the \"Friends of Peace\" platform is not designed to take sides or promote bloc confrontations. Instead, it aims to collaborate with the United Nations and engage more countries from the Global South to amplify objective, balanced, and rational voices in the discourse.
By advocating for dialogue and inclusive international cooperation, China seeks to play a pivotal role in steering the global community towards a sustainable and peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis.
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Wang Yi: China upholds objective, fair stance on Ukraine issue
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