In a significant development towards peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed the importance of a two-state solution during a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday. This discussion took place as Wang returned from the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Wang Yi, a key figure in China's foreign policy and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, engaged in in-depth talks with Abdelatty about various regional issues. Highlighting China's role as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and its current position as the council's rotating president, Wang emphasized China's unique ability to foster peace and stability in the region.
During the conversation, Abdelatty updated Wang on the latest developments in Gaza, underlining Egypt's commitment to enforcing the ceasefire agreement and collaborating with other Arab nations to develop a comprehensive reconstruction plan. Abdelatty stressed that Egypt remains firmly opposed to the forced displacement of the Palestinian people, advocating instead for their right to self-governance.
Responding to these points, Wang Yi expressed China's support for the just positions of Arab nations and reiterated China's stance against the forced displacement of Palestinians. He called for the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement and underscored the necessity of respecting the will of the Palestinian people in any future arrangements regarding Gaza.
Wang also highlighted the urgency of formulating reconstruction and governance plans for Gaza, emphasizing that only through adherence to the two-state solution can the root causes of the conflict be fully addressed, paving the way for lasting peace. The conversation concluded with both ministers exchanging views on broader regional issues related to Sudan and Syria.
China's involvement and support in these discussions reflect its broader commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, aligning with global efforts to resolve long-standing conflicts through diplomatic means.
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Chinese FM reaffirms two-state solution to lasting peace in Gaza
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