It was announced Wednesday that a special African mission will travel to Ukraine and Russia to present a “road to peace” plan to the leaders of both countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his approval and support for African nations’ efforts to peacefully resolve the ongoing armed conflict, China’s Foreign Ministry reported, citing a telephone conversation between Xi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Xi praised Ramaphosa’s initiative to form a peace delegation with leaders of relevant African countries to visit Russia and Ukraine. He further expressed his hope that countries advocating peace and justice around the world can raise rational voices to promote peace and promote dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
The Brazzaville Foundation announced that members of this special African mission will travel to Ukraine and Russia next week. The delegation will include presidents such as Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Azali Assoumani of the Union of the Comoros, Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Macky Sall of Senegal, Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, and Abdelfatah al-Sisi of Egypt.
The meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take place in Kyiv on June 16, while the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for the following day, June 17. The purpose of the visit is to present to the leaders of both countries the “road to peace” plan proposed by the African mission in an effort to seek a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.