The meeting underscored the mutual interests of China and the European Union in achieving peace and security.
Von der Leyen emphasized the expectation for China to leverage its influence over Russia to halt its aggressive actions against Ukraine. She highlighted President Xi's significant role in mitigating Russia's nuclear threats and expressed confidence in his continued efforts amidst persistent Russian provocations.
The European Commission leader also addressed China's assurances against supplying lethal weapons to Russia and called for increased efforts to prevent the flow of Russian dual-use goods to conflict zones.
President Xi's visit marks his first tour of European countries since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, including state visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary.
