Australia wants stable relations with China despite differences, said Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who called on Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine, BTA reported, citing Reuters.

Australia's relationship with China, its largest trading partner, has been on the decline as the two countries have had disputes, such as those related to the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and some trade disagreements.

"I think this is a long journey, in which many steps should be taken by both sides to ensure a more stable relationship," Penny Wong said after meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. in New York.

The two ministers are in New York for the annual session of the UN General Assembly.

In the meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wang Yi, he stressed the importance of stable bilateral relations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

China is ready to "resolve differences in an acceptable manner and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations," the Chinese minister said.

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