Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Pope's special envoy for peace in Ukraine, had an important telephone conversation with Li Hui, the special representative of the Chinese government. During the conversation, key aspects of the conflict in Ukraine and possible ways to achieve a peaceful settlement were discussed.
"During the telephone conversation, great concern over the situation was expressed and the need to promote dialogue between the parties with appropriate international guarantees to achieve a just and lasting peace was emphasized," the message states.
As indicated, the conversation took place on August 14.
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, as part of his mission as Pope Francis's envoy for peace in Ukraine, paid a visit to China from September 13 to 15, 2023, where he was received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and had a meeting with special representative Li Hui. The visit to Beijing took place after visits to Kyiv, Moscow and Washington.
