Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning responded to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s accusations on June 3, denying his claim that China is trying to disrupt the upcoming World Peace Summit.
A day earlier, President Zelenskyy accused China of “working hard” to block countries from taking part in the summit, due to be held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Mao said China has “never fanned the flames or added fuel to the fire” of Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine.
“I believe it will gain the understanding and support of all parties involved,” he added, saying China’s position at the summit had been “open and transparent.”
China declined an invitation to attend the summit, saying it did not meet the conditions for participation, Reuters reported. report on May 31, citing multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Zelensky said more than 100 countries and international organizations were expected to participate. Bloomberg On May 23, it was reported that US President Joe Biden would likely miss the peace conference as it overlaps with his campaign fundraising.
Russia was not invited to the talks, but the Swiss organizers said Moscow’s representatives should be involved in the talks process.Sooner or Later“
On May 16, Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit To ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping insisted the two leaders agreed that a “political solution” to the Ukraine war was the “right direction.”
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The Philippines and Singapore, which President Volodymyr Zelensky visited ahead of the peace summit, are also due to attend the event.
