On March 16, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Kulieba of Ukraine. Qin Gang stated that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 31 years ago, China Ukraine relations have maintained a momentum of development. Ukraine expresses its commitment to establishing sincere relations with China on the basis of mutual respect, which China appreciates and is willing to work with Ukraine to promote the sustained and stable development of bilateral relations with a long-term perspective. China Uzbekistan practical cooperation has a sound foundation and huge potential. The process of Chinese path to modernization will provide broader opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Uzbekistan. Kuleba expressed that China is not only an important partner of Ukraine, but also an indispensable key power in international affairs. Congratulations to China on its recent success in promoting reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Ukraine views bilateral relations from a long-term perspective and will continue to adhere to the one China principle, respect China's territorial integrity, and look forward to enhancing mutual trust and deepening cooperation in various fields with China. Kuleba introduced the latest situation of the Ukrainian crisis and the prospects for peace talks, thanked China for providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and said that the position document on the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis issued by China reflects the sincerity of promoting a ceasefire and ending the war, and hopes to maintain communication with China. China is concerned that the crisis may escalate and spiral out of control, and hopes that all parties will maintain calm, rational, and restraint, resume peace talks as soon as possible, and promote a return to the track of political settlement. It is hoped that Ukraine and Russia will reserve hope for dialogue and negotiation, and no matter how great difficulties and challenges may be, they will not close the door to a political solution. China will continue to play a constructive role in ceasing fire, ending war, alleviating crisis, and restoring peace. (Liao Xinshe)