China’s Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, has concluded a third round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at seeking a political settlement to the ongoing Ukraine crisis, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
From May 3 to 9, Li visited Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, engaging in talks with top diplomats and high-ranking officials. The visits are part of China’s continued efforts to promote dialogue and negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Before and after his visits, Li also communicated with officials from countries including Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, emphasizing China’s commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges.
During his meetings, Li exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis. The parties agreed with several proposals put forward by China to de-escalate the situation:
- Call for Restraint: Emphasizing adherence to three principles to cool down the situation—preventing spillover from the battlefield, avoiding escalation of fighting, and discouraging any parties from adding fuel to the fire.
- Promotion of Dialogue: Highlighting that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solutions. The conflicting parties should create conditions for the resumption of direct talks and work towards a comprehensive ceasefire.
- Humanitarian Assistance: Increasing humanitarian aid to affected areas to alleviate suffering and prevent a larger crisis. Parties should refrain from attacking civilians and civilian facilities, protect vulnerable groups, and respect the basic rights of prisoners of war. China supports the exchange of prisoners between the conflicting parties.
- Opposition to Weapons of Mass Destruction: Firmly opposing the use of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, preventing nuclear proliferation, and avoiding nuclear crises.
- Protection of Nuclear Facilities: Opposing armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, such as nuclear power plants. All parties should abide by international law, including the Convention on Nuclear Safety, to prevent man-made nuclear accidents.
- Safeguarding Global Cooperation and Infrastructure: Supporting international cooperation in energy, finance, food trade, and transportation. Jointly maintaining the security of key infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines, electric power and energy facilities, and undersea fiber-optic cables to ensure the stability of global supply chains.
All parties involved expressed their willingness to continue communication and coordination, playing a constructive role in promoting a ceasefire and peace talks, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
China’s active diplomatic engagement reflects its broader commitment to fostering peace and stability in the Eurasian region. By advocating for dialogue and emphasizing humanitarian concerns, China seeks to contribute to a resolution that addresses the root causes of the conflict and promotes long-term regional security.
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China conducts third round of shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine crisis
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