China has stated that it hopes all parties interested in the issue will play a role in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump prepares for a summit with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 15, reported Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a briefing on Tuesday, writes UNN.
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At a daily press briefing on Tuesday, August 12, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian was asked about Trump and Putin's decision to hold a summit without inviting representatives from Ukraine or the EU.
"China supports all efforts that contribute to a peaceful resolution of the crisis and is pleased to see Russia and the United States maintain contact, improve their relations, and promote a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis (as Beijing calls the war - ed.)," Lin said.
"We hope that all concerned and interested parties will participate in the negotiation process at the appropriate time and reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement acceptable to the interested parties as soon as possible," he said.