France's Macron Calls On China To Join Efforts For Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

ISTANBUL, Dec 4 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday to join the ongoing efforts toward a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

"I hope that China can join our appeal and our efforts to achieve, as soon as possible, at the very least a ceasefire in the form of a moratorium on strikes targeting critical infrastructure," Macron said during a bilateral meeting with Xi in Beijing.

Reaffirming that both countries "fully grasp" the "seriousness" of the situation in Ukraine and the need to achieve a lasting peace, he said he hoped they can strengthen their cooperation in that regard.

"As permanent members of the UN Security Council, we have a particular responsibility, and I believe we must do everything possible to ensure that compromises are found, while at the same time preserving international law and ensuring long-term stability," Macron added.

Macron also reiterated the need for cooperation toward a just and lasting peace that respects international law in the Middle East, reminding their support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU