
Joint Sino-Arab Statement Calls for Peace in Ukraine
Saudi Arabia and China call for de-escalation in Ukraine saying more efforts should be made to secure a settlement
China and Saudi Arabia have warned against any further escalation of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and called for a peaceful settlement. Riyadh and Beijing also reiterated their policies on mitigating the humanitarian crisis.
In a joint statement following a summit between Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, the two sides “stressed the importance of resolving the [Ukraine] conflict by peaceful means.”
They called for “all possible efforts to reduce escalation in a way that contributes to restoring security and stability,” and to limit the negative consequences of the crisis, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Beijing reiterated its commitment to its six-point initiative aimed at alleviating the situation in Ukraine. In March, China outlined a plan for preventing a humanitarian disaster, warning against “politicizing humanitarian issues” and calling for those in need to be given all necessary assistance in a timely manner.
China also praised Saudi efforts to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine, particularly a recent aid package worth $400 million, SPA said. Beijing welcomed Riyadh’s mediation activities, apparently referring to a significant prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia in September, which involved almost 300 people. The eventual deal was reached with the help of Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
More recently, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates helped broker a deal to secure the exchange of Russian businessman Viktor Bout for American basketball star Brittney Griner.
The joint Sino-Saudi statement was released after Xi met a number of Arab leaders in Riyadh, in what he described as “milestone events,” where he also signed a strategic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia.
The historic rapprochement between China and Saudi Arabia comes at a time of frosty relations between Riyadh and Washington. The traditional allies recently clashed over a decision by the Saudi-led OPEC+ oil cartel to cut crude production, a move the White House described as “shortsighted.”
Source SAPA/RT
About Post Author
felastory
Share this:
- Click to print (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
More Stories
War with China in 2 Years
US Air Force general says America should be braced for war with China in 2025 after the US and Taiwanese...
Au Revoir
France bows to Burkina Faso's demands that French troops leave the country in 30 days after Ouagadougou rescinds forces agreement...
BRICS Naval Drills
Three BRIC partners will hold joint naval drills off the South African coast in February Russian frigate armed with hypersonic...
Going for Gold
Beijing purchases record amount of Russian gold surging to over 60% at the end of 2022 according to Chinese data...
US Questions African Sovereignty
South African Foreign Minister blasts the US "anti Russia" bill that forces African countries to take sides with NATO The...
The Endgame
Russia lays out its endgame for the special military operation in Ukraine at the UN saying cessation of hostilities depends...
Average Rating