New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron is on a visit to China. Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold formal meeting. This information has been shared by AFP. In a speech in the capital, Macron said Beijing could play a “major role” in finding a path to peace in the conflict and welcomed China’s “willingness to commit to the resolution”.
The French president, who arrived on Wednesday on a three-day state visit, shook hands with Xi Jinping outside the Great Hall of the People, the center of power in the capital. An AFP reporter said Xi welcomed his guest on a huge red carpet decorated with Chinese and French flags while the countries’ national anthems played. Western pressure is mounting on China to help broker peace in Ukraine. Although Beijing is officially neutral, Xi has never condemned Russian aggression.
“China and France have the ability and responsibility to overcome differences and sanctions, as the world undergoes profound historical changes,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping on meeting with French President Macron. Although Beijing is officially neutral, Xi has never condemned Russian aggression.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also visited China with Macron. Along with partnership in solving international problems and peace in Ukraine, during this visit, Macron will also strengthen the economic ties between the two countries. Several major deals will be signed between French and Chinese companies during the visit.
