“Switzerland said it has asked China to take part in a peace conference on the war in Ukraine,” the publication says.
According to the agency, Cassis made a corresponding request to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a bilateral meeting.
According to the agency, Beijing promised to respond within a few days.
Earlier, Swiss President Viola Amherd announced that the country plans to hold a peace conference on Ukraine in 2024.
Member of the Swiss National Council from the Swiss People's Party Rino Büchel said that in order to confirm its neutrality in the Ukrainian conflict, it is necessary to invite Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Bern.
Russian Ambassador to Bern Sergei Garmonin noted that Switzerland has lost the authority of a non-partisan international platform and cannot be considered as a mediator in resolving the situation in Ukraine.