Germany's Chancellor Scholz: I asked China's Xi to pressure Russia to stop war
During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his request for China to use its influence to help bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Both leaders also firmly condemned any attacks on nuclear facilities.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:52 | 16 April 2024
- Modified Date: 02:52 | 16 April 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to exert influence over Russia to end the war in Ukraine, adding that both leaders rejected attacks on nuclear facilities.
Speaking on the final day of his trip to China, Scholz also said China had agreed to open up beef and apple imports from Germany and facilitate pork imports.
Speaking on economic issues, Scholz said Europe wanted to reduce risks, intensify existing contacts and build new ones.
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