French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné called on China to send “very clear messages to Russia” on the war in Ukraine. He also defended the maintenance of strong economic relations with the Asian giant.
This visit is part of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China, and in a context of resumption of face-to-face exchanges since the end of Covid. “We are convinced that there will be no lasting peace if it is not negotiated with the Ukrainians,” added the French minister.