China to establish "friends of peace" platform for Ukraine crisis with like-minded countries: spokesman

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China to establish "friends of peace" platform for Ukraine crisis with like-minded countries: spokesman

2024-09-27 16:56 Last Updated At：09-28 13:07

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 ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM

China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.

Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.

The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.

The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.

Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.

He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.

Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.