China News Service, Beijing, March 15 (Reporter Huang Yuqin Li Jingze) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on March 15.
A reporter asked: An Indonesian official, the rotating chairman of the G20, said recently that as the rotating chairman of the G20, Indonesia believes that every country has the right to express concerns on various issues, including the situation in Ukraine, but the G20 is a multilateral Economic cooperation mechanism, Indonesia will focus on fulfilling its obligations under the Rome Declaration of G20 leaders and its own priorities, and does not intend to include the Ukraine crisis on the current agenda.
what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: The G20 is the main forum for international economic cooperation, and it is not a suitable place to discuss political and security issues such as Ukraine.
Under the current circumstances, the G20 has undertaken important responsibilities in promoting international anti-epidemic cooperation and maintaining the stable recovery of the world economy. They have adhered to their responsibilities, deepened solidarity and cooperation, and worked together to address outstanding challenges in global public health, economy, and finance.
China supports the Indonesian presidency in promoting G20 cooperation in various fields in accordance with the established agenda based on the theme of joint efforts and strong recovery.
China will continue to deeply participate in the preparatory process for the Bali Summit, work with relevant parties to make the summit a success, and make positive contributions to improving global economic governance and promoting post-pandemic economic recovery.
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