00:00Let me now turn to the geopolitical environment.
00:03This visit is taking place in a challenging and increasing volatile context.
00:09In particular, because of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine,
00:15China's position on this is crucial for the European Union.
00:20As a member of the UN Security Council, there is a big responsibility
00:26and we expect that China will play its role and promote a just peace,
00:34one that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity,
00:39one of the cornerstones of the UN Charter.
00:42I did emphasize in our talks today that I stand firmly behind President Zelensky's peace plan.
00:51I also welcomed some of the principles that have been put forward by China.
00:56This is notably the case on the issue of nuclear safety and risk reduction
01:02and China's statement on the unacceptability of nuclear threats or the use of nuclear weapons.
01:11We also count on China not to provide any military equipment directly or indirectly to Russia
01:20because we all know arming the aggressor would be against international law
01:25and it would significantly harm our relationship.
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