BEIJING, March 20. /TASS/. Beijing’s position on the Ukrainian issue is objective, fair, and it is on the right side of history, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi said commenting on the telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden.

"China’s position is objective and fair, meeting the wants and needs of the majority of countries. Time will tell that China’s position is on the right side of history," he was quoted as saying in a statement released on the ministry’s website on Sunday.

Xi Jinping noted during the conversation with Joe Biden that for long-term settlement of the Ukrainian issue, as well as for ensuring long-term order and long-term stability on the European continent, it is necessary to abandon the mentality of the cold war and a standoff between blocs, practically form a balanced, efficient and stable architecture of regional security, Wang Yi said.

Moreover, it is extremely important to facilitate the dialogue and talks between respective sides in a move to stop military actions, prevent civilian casualties and the humanitarian crisis as soon as possible, he added when commenting on the Chinese leader’s statements.

The Chinese and US presidents had a conversation on Friday. According to the US administration, the conversation was informative and mainly focused on the situation around Ukraine.