China intends to strengthen co-ordination with South Africa to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
The Chinese authorities intend to co-ordinate positions more closely and strengthen ties with the Republic of South Africa for the sake of mutual understanding between members of the world community in the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict – as stated by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, TASS reports
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry's statement, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui proposed consolidating multilateral efforts to achieve ‘the highest common factor’ [most acceptable solution] on the so-called six-point consensus of China and Brazil during his recent visit to the Republic of South Africa. “The international community as a whole agrees that it is necessary to contribute to the de-escalation of the Ukrainian crisis," he stressed, adding that more than 110 countries supported the Chinese-Brazilian initiative.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, South Africa pointed to the need for the countries of the Global South to strengthen co-operation in order to form a fair and impartial position that will achieve de-escalation of the Ukrainian conflict and create conditions for peace.
