The G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meeting held in India had a general discussion on the 2nd, and discussions continued with the situation in Ukraine as the main agenda.
However, the gap in the positions of each country has become apparent again, and it is unclear whether the G20 can come up with a unified response.
The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which opened in New Delhi, the capital of India, was held on the 2nd, with the U.S. Secretary of State Brinken, Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov, and China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang attending a plenary discussion. Topics such as soaring global energy and food prices continue to be discussed.
On the 2nd, between the plenary discussions, bilateral meetings were held by the participating countries, and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who attended an international conference for the first time, met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Beerbok one after another. bottom.
On the other hand, Secretary of State Brinken held talks with the foreign ministers of India and Brazil, but so far there has been no information that he has met with the Thai Foreign Minister or the Foreign Minister Lavrov.
At this meeting, the gap between the positions of the United States, Russia, and China regarding the situation in Ukraine was highlighted once again, and it is unclear whether the G20 will be able to come up with a unified response.
Russian Foreign Minister “Emphasis on Strengthening Cooperation with China”
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov and China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang met on the 2nd in New Delhi, the capital of India, where the G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meeting was held.
According to an announcement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the beginning of the meeting, Foreign Minister Lavrov congratulated Foreign Minister Qin on his appointment, and said, "Cooperation is continuing and steadily progressing in all areas, including the economy and culture, which the two leaders agreed to. He emphasized the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries.
"We have a diplomatic agenda, given the role of both countries in stabilizing the international situation, as well as broader plans for the development of bilateral exchanges," he said.
In addition, Foreign Minister Qin noted that Politburo member Wang Yi, who oversees foreign affairs in China, visited Russia last month, saying, It's a good example of a relationship," he said.
It is not clear what kind of exchanges took place over the situation in Ukraine at the meeting, but Foreign Minister Qin is believed to have explained China's position on calling for dialogue and a ceasefire.
China's foreign minister to 'promote peace talks'
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who participated in the G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meeting for the first time since his appointment, reiterated China's position of calling for dialogue and a ceasefire over the situation in Ukraine at the general discussion on the 2nd.
According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Qin referred to a document released by China on February 24, titled "China's Position on the Political Solution to the Ukraine Crisis," and said, "China has always been on the side of peace. and promote peace negotiations," emphasizing that he would like to play a constructive role.
He also warned against the conflicting United States by stating, "International issues should be decided through negotiations, and we should not be forced into politics, let alone confrontation between factions."
After that, he said, "I oppose unilateralism, protectionism, and 'decoupling' that separates economic ties," and said that supply chains should be stabilized, multilateralism should be strengthened, and global development should be promoted. I sued.