Speaking to the Russian president on his 69th birthday, Xi also promised to deepen strategic coordination between the two countries, according to China’s foreign ministry.
This is the second meeting between the two leaders since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. He also said this just days after Moscow insisted on what he called a “special military operation”.
China has also refrained from referring to Russia’s actions as aggression and has walked a fine line on the issue. It has portrayed itself as calling for peace and upholding global order while refusing to condemn Russia’s actions. It has used its state media apparatus to copy Kremlin lines to blame the United States and NATO for the crisis.
During Wednesday’s call, Xi stressed that China has always “independently assessed the situation” in Ukraine and called on “all sides” to push for a “proper resolution of the Ukraine crisis.” President Joe The Language He Used In A March Call With Biden
He said China was “ready to play its part” in promoting a “appropriate solution” for Ukraine.
“Since the beginning of this year, bilateral relations have maintained a strong development momentum in the face of global unrest and changes,” Xi said in Wednesday’s call.
Xi also promised to work with Russia to strengthen communication and coordination in international bodies such as the United Nations – where the two countries often vote as a bloc.
In a commentary, Xi said, “China is also ready to work with Russia to promote solidarity and cooperation among emerging market countries … and direct the development of the international order and global governance in a more fair and appropriate direction.” To move forward.” To move forward.” on the common purpose of pushing countries back against what they see as global hegemony of the United States.