China and Brazil, together with other like-minded "Global South" countries, will establish a "Friends of Peace" platform to help peacefully solve the Ukraine crisis, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.
Lin noted that as the ongoing Ukraine crisis heightens international concerns, calls for peace and dialogue from the global community have intensified.
"Currently, the Ukraine crisis drags on, and the risks of escalation and spillover are rising. There is a widespread concern in the international community. Previously, China and Brazil jointly released a six-point consensus advocating for a political solution to the Ukraine crisis, which has garnered positive responses and support globally. Recently, calls for peace and dialogue from the international community have intensified, with an increasing number of 'Global South' countries uniting to actively foster an atmosphere conducive to peace and to create conditions for resolution," said Lin.
Lin said that the open platform aims to foster inclusive dialogue, which will contribute constructively to the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
"China, Brazil and other 'Global South' countries sharing the same vision are about to establish the 'Friends of Peace' platform on the Ukraine crisis. This is an effort made by China, Brazil and 'Global South' countries to seek peace. 'Friends of Peace' is not a closed group, but an open platform. It does not seek competition or confrontation, but rather an inclusive dialogue. 'Friends of Peace' is born for peace and should be welcomed by the international community. It aims to make an objective and rational voice and will play a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, the Ukraine issue," said Lin.
China to establish "friends of peace" platform for Ukraine crisis with like-minded countries: spokesman
China to establish "friends of peace" platform for Ukraine crisis with like-minded countries: spokesman
China to establish "friends of peace" platform for Ukraine crisis with like-minded countries: spokesman
