Ukrainian Foreign Minister Meets with Chinese Counterpart in New York
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in New York on Tuesday. The meeting, which was the first high-level in-person encounter between the two countries since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, was hailed as an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including economic cooperation, trade, and investment. They also touched upon the current global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and regional security. Minister Kuleba expressed Ukraine’s interest in deepening economic ties with China, while Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of enhancing political dialogue between the two countries.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister praised China’s efforts in containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its contribution to the global fight against the pandemic. He also expressed his gratitude for China’s support in providing medical supplies and vaccines to Ukraine. Minister Kuleba highlighted the potential for cooperation in the fields of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and invited Chinese companies to invest in Ukraine’s healthcare sector.
Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s commitment to further developing the strategic partnership with Ukraine and emphasized the importance of mutual respect and understanding in bilateral relations. He also expressed China’s readiness to work with Ukraine to promote the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance connectivity and cooperation between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
The two ministers also discussed the situation in the Black Sea region and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Minister Kuleba reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and thanked China for its support in upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict through dialogue and negotiations.
The meeting between the two ministers was seen as a positive development in the relations between Ukraine and China. It was also an opportunity for the two countries to reaffirm their commitment to deepening cooperation and exploring new areas of partnership. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister expressed his hope that the meeting would pave the way for more high-level exchanges and visits between the two countries in the future.
In conclusion, the meeting between the Ukrainian and Chinese Foreign Ministers in New York was a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries. It demonstrated the mutual respect and understanding between the two nations and highlighted the potential for cooperation in various fields. The positive tone of the meeting and the commitment to further develop the strategic partnership between Ukraine and China bodes well for the future of their relations.
