In the Ukrainian capital, China's special envoy Li Hui wants to find a way to promote Beijing-led peace talks to resolve the conflict. However, during his meeting with Li, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba "emphasized that Ukraine does not accept any proposals regarding the loss of territory or the freezing of the conflict".
Mr. Li Hui, China's special representative for Eurasian affairs. Photo: TASS
He also emphasized the importance of China's mediating role, especially regarding nuclear safety and the resumption of grain exports through the Black Sea.
The meeting came as the Turkish President announced a two-month extension of the United Nations-backed agreement that allows the transit of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, which is crucial to ensuring supplies in the market. global cereal market.
Li, the highest-ranking Chinese diplomat to visit Ukraine since the conflict broke out in February 2, arrived in Kiev on Tuesday, about three weeks after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone with his home. Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He came for two days of talks with the Kiev authorities as part of a European tour to promote China's plan to resolve the conflict.
China said the purpose of the visit was to "communicate with all parties on a political solution to the Ukraine crisis". President Xi Jinping also visited Moscow in March with the hope that China could become a mediator between Russia and Ukraine.
Bui Huy (According to AFP, CNA, TASS)
