China has always stood on the side of peace, international law, and the legitimate demands of the Arab and Islamic countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with his Malaysian counterpart Friday, as the conflict in Gaza strip continues to escalate.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in face of war and peace, all parties are called on to abandon geopolitical considerations, form international consensus, cease fire and stop the war as soon as possible so as to prevent a larger-scale humanitarian disaster.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Zambry Abdul Kadir told Wang that he highly appreciates the effort that China has been made in promoting cease-fire, protect innocent civilians and seeking dialogues for peace talks.
Zambry said he expects China to play an important role in prompting Israel, Palestine back to the negotiation table and supports China's position on ensuring the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid, expediting the implementation of the "two-state solution," and achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
At the invitation of the Egyptian government, Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on Middle East affairs will attend a summit on the Palestinian question held in Cairo, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
Zhai arrived in Doha and spoke with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov and Qatar's Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi on Thursday.
Wang told Zambry that while we are enjoying peace here today, the world is not peaceful or fair, and many innocent people are suffering and dying. China opposes all attacks on innocent civilians and any actions that violate international law. China supports the statement issued by the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit over Gaza strip.
The root of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in the constant occupation of Palestinian land and the long-term neglect of the Palestinian people's demands for statehood, Wang said, adding that the fundamental solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is to implement the "two-state solution" and realize the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel.
China supports the restoration of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian nation and hopes that the Palestinian question will return to a track of political settlement and the resolutions passed by the UN Security Council on this matter will be effectively implemented, Chinese foreign minister said.
China is willing to strengthen communication with Malaysia and all peace-loving countries and continue to make efforts for peace in the Middle East, Wang said.
In their phone call, Zambry also congratulated China on the successful hosting of the third Belt and Road Initiative International Cooperation Forum and believes that the Belt and Road Initiative is conducive to promoting regional connectivity, strengthening international trade ties, and bringing more opportunities for regional and global development.
Related posts:
