«The Ukrainian crisis is something we don't want to see», — ; said the Chinese leader to the American.
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation on Friday, March 18, discussing Russia's war with Ukraine. The details of the conversation are published by Western media with reference to Beijing's statements, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to New Time.
The head of China during the conversation said that «conflict and confrontation are of no interest to anyone&# 187;.
«Interstate relations cannot move to the stage of military confrontation. Conflict and confrontation are not in anyone's interests. Peace and security are the most precious treasures of the international community», — Xi Jinping said.
«The Ukrainian crisis is something we don't want to see», the Chinese media quoted the Chinese leader as saying.
According to reports, Xi said that China and the US should steer bilateral relations in the right direction, and both sides should also take their due international responsibilities and make efforts for world peace.
This is the first discussion between US and Chinese leaders in the last few months. According to media reports, the conversation lasted two hours.
There are no comments from the American side yet.