China says all parties fully acknowledge its role in promoting peace talks on Ukraine

A military stands at the site where a helicopter crashed on Jan 18, 2023, near a kindergarten in Brovary, outside the capital Kyiv. On Monday, a Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman said all concerned parties had fully acknowledged China's positive role in promoting peace talks on the Ukraine crisis, adding that China will continue to contribute to the political settlement of the crisis.

Thepokesman said China will continue to strengthen dialogues and exchanges with all sides to build consensus and deepen mutual trust in order to contribute to the political resolution of the Ukraine crisis.

The remarks came during a daily press briefing when asked about visits by China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, to Ukraine and other countries.

From May 15 to 26 in Ukraine, Li participated in extensive contacts and exchanges with all parties regarding the political solution of the Ukraine crisis, stressing his extensive contacts and exchanges with all parties regarding the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. He elaborated on China's position and proposals and listened to the views and suggestions of all sides, aiming to build a broader international consensus, the spokeswoman said.

Mao said that all parties attached great importance to Li's visit, fully acknowledges China's positive role in promoting peace talks, and expressed appreciation for China's call for respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and adherent to the UN Charter's objectives and principles. All parties expect China to continue to play a constructive role, she said.

The spokeswoman also said that China will continue to strengthen dialogues and exchanges with all parties to build consensus and deepen mutual trust in order to contribute to the political resolution of the Ukraine crisis.