Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 15, 2022. /Chinese Foreign Ministry
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 15, 2022. /Chinese Foreign Ministry
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said Russia's recent statement on the avoidance of a nuclear war is "rational and responsible."
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on the Indonesian island of Bali.
Earlier this month, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is sticking to a joint declaration issued in January with the other four nuclear-weapon states – China, France, Britain and the United States – to reaffirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.
On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Wang said China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace talks in an objective and fair manner.
Lavrov said Russia remains open to negotiation and dialogue.