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Update: Oct 30, 2021 11:30 AM STI

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and discussed several issues, including steps to address the climate crisis, global trade and the Afghanistan.
During their phone conversation, Johnson expressed his concerns about the “erosion of democracy” in Hong Kong and the human rights situation in Xinjiang province.
“The Prime Minister (Boris Johnson) met this morning with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an in-depth conversation. They discussed a range of issues, including actions to address the climate crisis ahead of COP26, global trade and economic cooperation, as well as security and human rights. “Downing Street said in a statement.

They also discussed broader international security issues, including the situation in Afghanistan. The leaders acknowledged that there were points of contention and difficulties in bilateral relations. The Prime Minister voiced the UK’s concerns over the erosion of democracy in Hong Kong and of human rights. man in Xinjiang, “the statement said.
Johnson acknowledged China’s new nationally determined contribution and commended their work on the COP15 biodiversity summit, noting how critical nature conservation is to our global climate goals.
He underlined the importance for all countries to step up their ambition on climate change at COP26 and to take concrete steps to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energies, including the phasing out of coal.
The two leaders agreed to cooperate in areas of common interest, such as developing clean and green technologies and supporting the sustainable recovery of the global economy. (ANI)