On Monday, July 29, the Italian prime minister met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of her visit to China . They held talks during which, in particular, Ukraine was mentioned. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Italian government.
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It is noted that Meloni and Xi “shared the positive development of relations between Italy and China” and emphasized the importance of “balanced, mutually beneficial cooperation based on mutual trust.
The talks focused on bilateral relations and priority issues on the international agenda - “from the war in Ukraine to the risks of further escalation in the Middle East”
At the meeting, the Italian prime minister noted that tensions are rising in the world, and “China is inevitably a very important interlocutor to deal with all these developments,” and called for a joint discussion “on how to ensure stability and peace.
She also emphasized that Italy can play an important role in China's relations with the European Union, “trying to create the most balanced trade relations possible.
Recall
The EU High Representative called on China to facilitate the peace process in Ukraine and stop exporting dual-use goods to Russia. Josep Borrell asked China to use its influence on Russia to end the war.