Wang Yi calls for peace and multilateral cooperation on European tour

Wars cannot solve problems while sanctions will only complicate them, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, reiterating China's commitment to promote peace talks for resolving hot-spot issues.

He made the remarks at a news conference in Ljubljana on Saturday after meeting Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.

Wang arrived in Slovenia from Austria and will visit Poland next on his five-day European tour starting Friday.

China neither participates in nor plans wars, Wang stressed, adding that instead, Beijing works to promote political solutions to global hot-spot issues through dialogue.

China is a responsible major country with the best record on issues of peace and security, Wang said.

He highlighted the importance of multilateralism, strengthening global mechanisms, and jointly safeguarding the United Nations Charter.

Wang noted that the goal of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by China is to reform and improve global governance to make sure that it adapts to the requirements of the new era, truly upholds the UN Charter and effectively practices multilateralism.

The foreign minister believes that this goal is also in line with Europe's expectations.

China has no intention of reinventing the wheel, much less replacing anyone, he said, urging China and the European Union to be friends rather than rivals and to cooperate rather than confront.

China stands ready to work with European countries, including Slovenia, to inject more stability and stronger positive energy into the international situation, he said.