As Russia, Ukraine and the United States concluded the first day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, a political analyst from the Middle Eastern country emphasized that the Russia-Ukraine conflict must be resolved through political means.
The talks, the first one among the three countries since February this year, are set to continue on Wednesday.
"Negotiations could make progress, but I don't want to overstate it," said Mohammed Taqi, the political analyst. "There is hope that both sides can achieve peace, and that the parties have reached a certain degree of consensus."
"We are now witnessing U.S. military strikes against Iran in the Middle East, and that war has also affected the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These interconnected and complex issues must be resolved through political means and a peace agreement," he said.
The Russian delegation is headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and includes Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, as well as military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov, among other officials.
The U.S. delegation includes special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
According to Interfax-Ukraine, citing Ukrainian presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn, the Ukrainian delegation includes Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, and Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Presidential Office, as well as other officials.
The Ukrainian delegation had met with representatives from Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the European Union (EU), as well as U.S. envoys, ahead of the trilateral talks on Tuesday.
UAE analyst urges political solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict
UAE analyst urges political solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict
UAE analyst urges political solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict
Hundreds of exhibitors from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai have hailed China as far more than a vast market, describing it as a gateway to the wider Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The timing gives that message particular resonance, with the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen preparing to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in a matter of days.
For its part, the CIIE has offered a living preview of the priorities APEC champions, among them openness, innovation and cooperation, as companies from across the region pursue deals and partnerships on its exhibition floor, where opportunity has emerged as the prevailing theme.
"CIIE offers Indonesian businesses more than just a place to display their products. It gives them an opportunity to meet potential buyers, find local distributors, build business partnerships, and better understand what Chinese consumers want," said Angga Handian Putra, director, Indonesia Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Shanghai.
Many longtime participants see the same spirit as a sustained commitment written into China's policy agenda.
"I think what China's been doing over the last few years, and [which] is also carrying on into their next Five-Year Plan is that they've got that openness and are trying to get cooperation and win-win partnerships with countries around the world and businesses around the world," said Roy Van Den Hurk, CEO of Milk New Zealand Dairy Limited.
The benefits, however, are not confined to China's borders, as business connections forged in Shanghai frequently travel far beyond them.
"More importantly, the opportunities do not stop in China. Business connections made at CIIE can open doors to other markets across the Asia-Pacific region. Ultimately, CIIE helps Indonesian businesses grow from simply selling products overseas to building strong brands and long-term business relationships," Angga Handian Putra said.
Shenzhen will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting later this month under the theme of 'Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,' with the preceding CEO Summit on Nov. 17-18 set to carry conversations first heard on the CIIE floor into the summit's halls.
CIIE opens doors for APEC businesses to China, beyond
