Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an urgent de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis during a high-stakes phone call with Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Tuesday. 🔥 "Cooling tensions is the most pressing priority," Wang emphasized, highlighting the need for a ceasefire and renewed peace talks.
Hungary, a key EU member, praised China as a "crucial force for peace" and pledged to collaborate on preventing further conflict. 🤝 Szijjarto shared insights on Budapest's recent diplomatic efforts, while Wang noted Hungary's "constructive role" in mediation.
The call followed Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's recent visit to the Chinese mainland, where he and President Xi Jinping discussed strategies to stabilize global hotspots. 🌏 Wang stressed that all parties must agree to three principles: no battlefield expansion, no escalation of fighting, and no provocations – a roadmap to peace talks.
China and Hungary are now rallying global support to amplify "rational voices" for diplomacy, blending Eastern and European approaches to conflict resolution. 💡 Will this partnership shift the momentum? Stay tuned for updates.
