During his visit to Beijing, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called China a "key power" in creating conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese side confirmed the meeting, noting that the parties had an in-depth exchange of views on the "crisis", as Beijing calls the war, UNN reports.
China is a key power in creating the conditions for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. This is why I came to meet with President Xi in Beijing, just two months after his official visit to Budapest
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying confirms meeting between Chinese and Hungarian leaders
"President Xi and Prime Minister Viktor Orban had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis. President Xi praised Prime Minister Orban's efforts to find a political solution. He emphasized that an early ceasefire and political settlement of the crisis is in everyone's interest. The priority now is to prevent the expansion of the battlefield, escalation of hostilities and provocations by any side, and to work towards de-escalation as soon as possible," Chunying said in X.
"The international community should provide the conditions and support for the resumption of direct dialogue and negotiations between the two sides. Only when all major countries play a positive rather than negative role can there be a quick prospect of a ceasefire," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasized following the talks between the two sides.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that "China, in its own way, actively promotes peace talks, encourages and supports all efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement." "China and Hungary share the same basic proposals and are working in the same direction. China will keep in touch with Hungary and relevant parties," she said.