On Wednesday, President Xi Jinping called for a political solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He urged the pertinent nations to refrain from attempting to politicise. The global economy and to instead make sincere efforts to support a cease-fire and a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, was in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi. During his three-day state visit that began on Tuesday.
The two leaders discussed the current situation between Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, they agreed to increase bilateral cooperation in many different areas.
They witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the areas of trade, industry, agriculture, customs, science and technology. Furthermore health, tourism, sports, and subnational cooperation. They signed a joint statement on the advancement of the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Belarus.
Xi stated that China’s position on the Ukraine situation is consistent. And unambiguous, with the facilitation of peace talks at its core.
He emphasised the necessity of adhering to a political solution to the problem, letting go of the Cold War mentality. Respecting all nations’ legitimate security concerns, and working to create a balanced, effective. With the help of long-lasting security architecture in Europe.
According to Xi, relevant nations should cease exploiting the world economy. As a political football and should instead take steps to end hostilities and find a diplomatic solution to the situation.
China released a 12-point position document on the political resolution to the Ukraine conflict on Friday.
According to Lukashenko, China’s stance and a suggested political resettlement of the Ukraine conflict are crucial to ending. The situation and are fully supported by his nation.
On bilateral ties, Xi stated that China is prepared to cooperate with Belarus in order to promote the high-level, healthy. Stable development of the two countries’ relations against the background of growing international volatility and uncertainties.
The alliance between China and Belarus is solid, he added. The two nations should work together to build political mutual trust and treat one another with respect.
Xi welcomed Belarus’ unwavering support for China’s stance on Taiwan, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Area, and human rights problems.
According to him, in order to protect both nations’ political and sovereign security, they should support one another in pursuing a development path of their own choosing. However in defending their respective core interests. They should also oppose outside meddling in their internal affairs.
Xi advocated for strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. As well as advancing the development of the China-Belarus Industrial Park.
China is willing to further coordination and cooperation with Belarus within the multilateral system. Including the United Nations, to jointly address global challenges. Where as it appreciates Belarus supporting the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative.
According to Lukashenko, Belarus would always support and stand by China in defending its fundamental interests.
He praised China for its crucial contribution to maintaining world peace and stated that. Belarus was prepared to increase cooperation with China on significant international and regional issues. Collaborate to advance regional and global security and stability.
At the Great Hall of the People, Xi hosted a lavish welcome ceremony for Lukashenko prior to the official talks.
As the country’s top leadership declared on February 16 that they had defeated COVID-19 with a “big, definitive victory,” Lukashenko’s visit to China comes as that nation strives to revive its economy.
Also, it occurs during a period of heightened hostilities between the West and Belarus as well as the West and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.
During their meeting on Wednesday, Li Keqiang, the premier, and Li Zhanshu. The head of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the national legislature, were also in attendance.
