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  • 18 OCTOBER 2024
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Xi and Putin agree on solutions for conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed on a "two-state solution" to the Palestinian conflict and a "political solution" to the war in Ukraine

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09:31 - 16/05/24 por Lusa

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In a joint statement to the Chinese and Russian media after a meeting in Beijing, Xi said he and Putin considered it "extremely urgent" to find a solution to the situation in Palestine.

The Chinese president called, on behalf of the two leaders, for "the implementation of United Nations resolutions" on the conflict.

Putin thanked China for "the initiatives it has presented to resolve this issue", in reference to the war in Ukraine, and said he would discuss foreign policy in detail with Xi at a second meeting.

In recent months, the Asian country has shown its support for the "two-state solution" and its officials have held numerous meetings with representatives of Arab and Muslim countries to reaffirm this position, while condemning and expressing "consternation" at the Israeli attacks against civilians in Gaza.

"Both sides agree that a political solution to the 'crisis' in Ukraine is the right direction," said Xi Jinping.

The Chinese leader explained that China's position on the war, criticized in the West for its ambiguity, is "consistent and clear".

The Asian giant, which has not condemned the invasion, has repeatedly denied in recent months having military ties with Russia, but has called for a conference "recognized by all parties" to resume dialogue.

In February 2022, shortly before the start of the war in Ukraine, Xi and Putin proclaimed in Beijing a "friendship without limits" between their nations.

The first point of the Chinese peace plan stressed the importance of "respecting the sovereignty of all countries", in reference to Ukraine. "Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed," the proposal reads.

But the Chinese government also called for an end to the "Cold War mentality" -- a term often used by Beijing to criticize the United States' foreign policy.

"The security of a region should not be achieved by strengthening or expanding military blocs," the document reads, in an implicit criticism of NATO's enlargement. "The legitimate security interests and concerns of all countries should be taken seriously and addressed properly".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the negotiations should include the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity, the withdrawal of Russian troops, the release of all prisoners, the creation of a tribunal to try those responsible for the aggression and security guarantees for Ukraine.

You can see the images of the meeting in the photo gallery above.

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