Polish FM seeks China's support for ending war in Ukraine

High tensions in Ukraine and potential resolutions to the ongoing conflict were key topics of discussion between Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and Wang Yi, his Chinese counterpart, during their meeting in New York on Thursday. Additionally, the state of Polish-Chinese relations in light of Poland's presidency of the European Union was also a significant point of focus.

"Minister Wang has accepted an invitation to visit Poland later this year," the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on platform X. 

During his address on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council, Wang Yi emphasised that Beijing supports peace in the current conflict and seeks a resolution that considers both Kyiv's territorial integrity and Moscow's "legitimate security concerns."

In a comment for PAP, Sikorski characterised Wang Yi's remarks as "interesting," emphasising the importance of heeding Beijing's perspective as a significant global power. He is of the opinion that China possesses the capability to influence the Kremlin towards ending the ongoing conflict.

Sikorski's talks with Yi Wang added to discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tehran's weapon deliveries to Russia. According to the Polish MFA, the top diplomat stressed that Warsaw recognises and respects Israel's and Palestine's right to exist and urged Iran to acknowledge Israel's sovereign right for existence. (PAP)

Sikorski's discussions with Yi Wang complemented the conversations held with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding Tehran's arms supplies to Russia. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the chief diplomat emphasised Warsaw's recognition and respect for the rights of both Israel and Palestine to exist, while also urging Iran to recognise Israel's sovereign right to exist. (PAP)

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