Macron and Biden want China to contribute to peace in Ukraine

The presidents of France and the U.S., Emmanuel Macron and Joe Bidenagreed on the need to engage China to achieve peace in Ukraine. And contribute to peace in the region.

The two presidents spoke by telephone Tuesday, shortly before Macron arrives in Beijing. for an official visit to China, Elysee sources have indicated.

Both leaders noted “their common will to incorporate China in order to accelerate the end of the war in Ukraine. and participate in building a lasting peace in the region,” the sources added.

In addition, Macron and Biden showed their desire to achieve that. “China to contribute to the global North/South solidarity effort.” and to build with the Asian giant “a common agenda on climate and biodiversity”.

Macron will arrive this Wednesday in Beijing, where on Thursday he will hold two meetings with the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, one on a bilateral level and the other together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.