UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it is “impossible” to solve “the most pressing problems” such as global warming without “effective” dialogue between China and the United States, his spokesman said on Friday.
“I believe that it is impossible for the secretary general to solve the world’s most pressing problems without effective dialogue and cooperation between the two countries,” said Stéphane Dujarric, questioned during a press conference about Beijing’s announcement to freeze its cooperation with Washington. in certain areas, including climate change.
Washington Summons Chinese Ambassador
Following a visit to Taiwan this week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Beijing has launched major military exercises outside the island.
China’s Foreign Ministry also said it was suspending cooperation with Washington on the repatriation of illegal immigrants, as well as on justice, transnational crime and the fight against drugs.
The White House had previously summoned the Chinese ambassador to Washington. “We have condemned China’s military operations, which are irresponsible and contrary to our long-standing goal of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” US executive spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.
Source: BFM TV
