China’s President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed various issues of mutual interest, including economic cooperation and the current situation in Ukraine.
During the call, President Xi expressed his willingness to deepen cooperation with Ukraine in various fields, such as trade, investment, and infrastructure. He also highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure project launched by China in 2013, which aims to connect Asia with Europe and Africa.
President Zelenskyy, for his part, welcomed China’s interest in enhancing bilateral ties and expressed hope for more Chinese investment in Ukraine’s economy. He also updated President Xi on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing conflict in the eastern Donbas region and Ukraine’s efforts to combat corruption and improve the investment climate.
The two leaders also discussed the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with President Xi expressing China’s willingness to continue to work with Ukraine and other countries to fight the virus and promote global public health.
The phone conversation between President Xi and President Zelenskyy is seen as a positive step towards further strengthening the already friendly relations between China and Ukraine. The two countries have been working together closely in recent years, with China becoming one of Ukraine’s largest trading partners and investors.
