Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the Group of 20 members to work together to uphold peace and stability to build a more secure world, reiterating the need to defend multilateralism and enhance the role of the United Nations to address global challenges.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in his speech on Thursday at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. […]
Regarding the Ukraine crisis, the Chinese foreign minister said the window for peace is opening. China supports all peace efforts, including the recent consensus reached between the United States and Russia, and looks forward to all parties involved finding a sustainable and lasting solution that accommodates each other’s concerns, he said. […]
However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio skipped the two-day G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which would normally be an opportunity for him to push for support on US positions, especially at the start of a new administration.
Rubio posted earlier on social media that he would also not attend the main G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November.
Analysts said Rubio’s absence reflects the current US administration’s indifference to organizations promoting international cooperation. Läs artikel