Beijing/Kyiv: 14 July 2021 (TDI)-The Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephonic call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday.
The Chinese President stressed since the establishment of strategic partnership between China and Ukraine, bilateral ties have maintained development. He also acknowledged that bilateral cooperation in various areas has brought tangible benefits to both states.
Talking about the development of relations during the pandemic, he said that the two sides have conducted vaccine cooperation, deepening the friendship between the two peoples, Xi said. He added that the international community can only defeat this pandemic by uniting and cooperating.
He said 2022 will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Ukraine. This milestone must be used as an opportunity to enhance cooperation in various areas. He added that China is willing to continue helping Ukraine in fighting the pandemic and to work with Ukraine to promote traditional friendship, deepen mutual understanding and strengthen practical cooperation. He also stressed on taking BRI as an opportunity to promote cooperation in different areas of development.
The Ukrainian President extended his warm wished to CPC on the completion of its centennial and expressed his gratitude to China for its sincere help during the pandemic. He added that Ukraine pursues the one-China policy and his country is willing to promote exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese side in various fields.
