China News Service, March 1. According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 1, 2022, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba at the request.

　　Kuleba introduced the situation of the first round of Ukrainian-Russian negotiations, saying that ending the war is the Ukrainian side's top priority, and the Ukrainian side is open to negotiating a solution to the Ukrainian issue, and treats the Ukrainian-Russian negotiation with positive sincerity.

Although the current negotiation is not going smoothly, the Uzbek side remains calm and is willing to continue the negotiation.

China has played a constructive role on the Ukraine issue. Ukraine is willing to strengthen communication with China and looks forward to China's mediation for the realization of the ceasefire.

　　Wang Yi said that the situation in Ukraine has changed rapidly. China deplores the outbreak of conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and is extremely concerned about the harm to civilians.

China's basic position on the Ukraine issue is open, transparent and consistent.

We have always advocated respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.

In response to the current crisis, China calls on Ukraine and Russia to find a solution to the problem through negotiations, and supports all constructive international efforts that are conducive to a political solution.

　　Wang Yi emphasized that China has always believed that the security of one country cannot be at the expense of the security of other countries, and regional security cannot be achieved by expanding military blocs.

In view of the continuous expansion of the fighting, the top priority is to ease the situation on the ground as much as possible, to prevent the conflict from escalating or even getting out of control, especially to prevent the harm to civilians and the emergence of humanitarian crises, and to ensure the safe and timely access of humanitarian aid.

　　Wang Yi focused on making clear his position on ensuring the safety of Chinese citizens in Uzbekistan, and urged Uzbekistan to assume corresponding international responsibilities.

Wang Yi emphasized that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety of Chinese citizens in Uzbekistan, and cares about their safety at all times.

Chinese citizens in Ukraine are all envoys of China-Ukrainian friendship and friends of the Ukrainian people.

The process of China's evacuation of overseas students and overseas Chinese in Uzbekistan is progressing, thanks to Uzbekistan's support and cooperation and the friendly help from all walks of life in Uzbekistan.

China appreciates Uzbekistan's opening of the special train for the evacuation of foreign nationals, which is in line with the spirit of international humanitarianism.

It is hoped that Uzbekistan will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Uzbekistan and continue to provide guarantee and convenience for the evacuation of Chinese citizens.

　　Kuleba said that ensuring the safety of foreign citizens is an important responsibility of the Ukrainian side.

The Uzbek side attaches great importance to China's concerns and is assisting the smooth evacuation of Chinese students and others.

Uzbekistan will continue to take a responsible attitude and ensure the safe evacuation of foreign citizens.