Beijing, Nov 6 (AP) China on Friday confirmed for the first time that it’s discussing a possible meeting between President Xi Jinping, his US counterpart Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a regular briefing that China “is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state”.
The three-leader meeting would be historic if it happens during a regional economic summit this month in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. But experts say the trio may not agree on what to discuss when their interests are at odds.
Trump has said he wants to discuss nuclear arms control, while Putin is interested in discussing the war with Ukraine without Kyiv at the table.
If it happens, the meeting is certain to upset Europe, while China hopes to score a diplomatic win by facilitating the summit.
(PTI News)
