President of the Italian Bishops'
Conference and papal envoy for Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is
to meet with the Chinese government's special representative for
Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, during the course of his three-day
mission to Beijing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said
on Wednesday.
"On the Ukrainian issue, China remains committed to promoting
peace and talks, and is willing to work with all parties to
continue to play a constructive role in promoting the easing and
cooling of the situation," said spokeswoman Nao Ning.
The foreign ministry has not released other details of the visit
that comes on the heels of missions to Kyiv and Moscow in June
and to Washington DC in July to identify initiatives that might
open up paths to peace in Ukraine.
Beijing has claimed 'neutrality' on the war triggered by
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, refraining from condemning Moscow
and providing diplomatic cover.
Its official position is to achieve a ceasefire and a political
solution to the crisis.
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