Spain’s PM urges Beijing to discuss peace plan with Zelenskiy
by Ashifa Kassam in Madrid from World news | The Guardian on (#6AC8G)
Pedro Sanchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visit
Spain's prime minister has said he conveyed concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Xi Jinping, urging Beijing to discuss peace plans with Kyiv directly, during a visit to China aimed at boosting ties between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters on Friday from the Spanish embassy in Beijing, Pedro Sanchez said the talks with the Chinese president had transmitted our concern at the illegal invasion of Ukraine", as well as encouraged Xi to talk to President Zelenskiy" to learn first-hand about the peace plan proposed by Kyiv.
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