BEIJING, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is willing to enhance political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, to promote healthy and stable development of relations with Ukraine, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said.
Wang made the remarks during a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba.
China has always been opposed to politicising the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines, and it appreciates the objective and just position taken by Ukraine’s leaders on this issue, adding that, China will work to fulfil its commitment to making vaccines a global public good.
China is willing to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine within its capacity, in fighting COVID-19, and believes Ukraine will overcome the pandemic completely, Wang said.
Wang also appreciated Ukraine’s adherence to the one-China principle, adding that, the Chinese government’s policy towards Ukraine remains stable and China respects the development path independently chosen by the Ukrainian people.
Kuleba thanked China for its anti-pandemic aid, spoke highly of China’s achievements in fighting COVID-19, and voiced belief that China, with its effective measures applied by the government, and the sense of responsibility among its people, has set a good example for the global fight against the pandemic.
In addition, Kuleba said, Ukraine is looking forward to purchasing COVID-19 vaccines produced by Chinese companies, hoping that the Chinese government will provide necessary convenience.
Noting the year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and China, Kuleba called for concerted efforts to push forward bilateral cooperation and enrich their strategic partnership.– NNN-XINHUA
