China has expressed its readiness to develop ties with Ukraine in all areas.

China is ready to develop cooperation with Ukraine in all areas,  Deputy Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong said.

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Consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries took place on Wednesday in Beijing; Ukraine was represented by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sibiga.

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Following the negotiations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reported that “the parties exchanged views on the Ukrainian crisis, as well as international and regional issues of common interest.”

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“China is willing to work with Ukraine to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of the two states, continue the good tradition of mutual respect and sincere treatment of each other, always focus on the fundamental and long-term interests of the people of the two countries, promote exchanges and cooperation in all fields, and support and develop Chinese-Ukrainian relations,” Sun Weidong said.