The foreign minister encouraged Beijing to intervene to help stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as she met her Chinese counterpart to discuss issues including their countries’ long-running trade dispute.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged China to use its clout as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to prevail upon Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt his invasion of Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia’s trade dispute with China was top of the agenda in her discussions with her counterpart, Wang Yi.“We believe, as does every country with the exception of Russia, that Russia is in breach of the UN charter through its illegal invasion of Ukraine. We encourage China as a P5 member with a special responsibility to uphold the UN charter, that they uphold the UN charter to use its influence with the war.
“I think it is a long road on which many steps will have to be taken by both parties to a more stable relationship,” Wong said.over its decision to impose trade sanctions worth $20 billion was top of the agenda, she said.
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