双语新闻：中国外交部副部长会见乌克兰驻华大使

On January 29, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong met with Ukrainian Ambassador to China Pavlo Riabikin at request.

2024年1月29日，外交部副部长孙卫东应约会见乌克兰驻华大使里亚比金。

Sun Weidong said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 32 years ago, bilateral relations have been developing steadily on the whole. At present, major changes unseen in a century are accelerating. China and Uzbekistan should take a long-term view, respect each other and treat each other in good faith to promote the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations.

孙卫东表示，中乌建交32年来，双边关系总体稳定发展。当前，百年未有之大变局加速演进。中乌双方要放眼长远、相互尊重、真诚相待，推动双边关系行稳致远。

Riabikin stressed the importance of developing Ukraine-China ties, saying his country is committed to the one-China principle and closer bilateral cooperation.

里亚比金强调了发展乌中关系的重要性，表示乌方致力于一个中国原则，密切双边合作。

The two sides also exchanged views on issues of common concern, including the Ukraine crisis.

双方还就乌克兰危机等共同关心的问题交换了意见。