The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, engaged in a pivotal phone conversation with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, on Tuesday, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.
Under the visionary leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Wang Yi highlighted that China and Egypt's comprehensive strategic partnership is experiencing unprecedented growth, marking the best period in its history.
The discussions also delved into the escalating situation in the Middle East. Wang Yi condemned the recent assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, emphasizing that such acts undermine the principles of the UN Charter and Iran's sovereignty. He expressed China's firm stance against these violations and its commitment to promoting peace in the region.
Wang Yi assured that China will enhance its solidarity with Arab nations and collaborate with all involved parties to prevent further escalation and deterioration of the Middle East situation.
Egyptian Minister Badr Abdelatty echoed this sentiment, expressing Egypt's appreciation for China's pivotal role in fostering peace and supporting internal reconciliation efforts in Palestine. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's desire to maintain robust cooperation with China to avert further instability in the region.
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Chinese, Egyptian FMs hold phone talks on ties, Mideast situation
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