Wang Yi, 'Ukraine and Russia are ready to come together'

The parties involved in the Ukrainian crisis must engage in dialogue and consultation, pursue mutual understanding and be willing to come together to rebuild trust and work for peace. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking yesterday in Sofia, where he met Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova.

“The trust deficit is one of the most serious problems in today's world, marked by changes and turbulence,” Wang said, according to the report published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. “From the Ukrainian crisis to hostilities in the Middle East, trust is essential to resolving conflicts and must be built through communication.”

Wang then outlined Beijing's message to all parties: maintain trust, demonstrate perseverance, engage in dialogue and consultation, pursue mutual understanding and willingness to come together, rebuild trust, and work for peace.

The Chinese diplomatic chief added that Beijing will continue to contribute, as a responsible large country, to reducing the trust deficit and resolving crises and conflicts.