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China, France and the European Union need to work together to counter escalation in hostilities in Ukraine and to create conditions for peace talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday (6 May) at a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
"The three parties need to work together to prevent spillover effects and escalation of hostilities, create conditions for peace negotiations, ensure international energy and food security, and maintain stable production and supply chains," Xi said, as quoted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Xi also said that all three sides "want an early ceasefire and the restoration of peace in Europe," adding that they support a political solution to the crisis, according to the statement.
China is ready to maintain contacts with all relevant parties when it comes to the conflict in Ukraine, the president added.
"China did not create the Ukrainian crisis and is not a party to it. All along, China has been working tirelessly to promote peace talks," Xi said.
Beijing’s objective and just stance, as well as its constructive role, has been "widely recognized" by the international community, according to Xi.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry mentioned that the trilateral meeting strengthen mutual understand and formed consensus for cooperation between China, France and the European Union.
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