This was reported in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Ukrinform reports.
"During the telephone conversation, both sides exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine. Xi Jinping explained China's principled position, which is to adhere to a peaceful settlement and promote negotiations," the Foreign Ministry noted.
Xi also assured Costa that China considers Europe an important pole in a multipolar world and supports European integration and the EU's strategic autonomy.
"China and the European Union have no fundamental conflicts of interest or geopolitical contradictions and are partners seeking mutually beneficial cooperation. The two sides should jointly uphold the political foundation of their relations, promote their development, and make greater contributions to maintaining international stability," the Chinese leader said.
He stressed that China trusts the European Union and hopes to strengthen strategic communication with the EU and enhance mutual trust, as well as adhere to the partnership stance in China-Europe relations.
The European side has not yet reported on the telephone conversation between the President of the European Council and the leader of China.