Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the war in Gaza shouldn’t continue indefinitely, reaffirming China’s backing for a Palestinian state.
Xi Jinping stressed at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum that the war shouldn’t persist indefinitely. He emphasized the importance of justice and commitment to the two-state solution.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Tunisian President Kais Saied and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan are attending the forum.
Xi reiterated China’s firm support for an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized adherence to the 1967 borders.
Xi also said that China “will continue to support efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and post-war reconstruction.”
Beijing supports the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in providing emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza, he added.
On relations with the Arab states, Xi said Beijing was “willing to stand in solidarity” with the group while building China-Arab relations “into a model for maintaining world peace and stability.”
“In a turbulent and unstable world, mutual respect is the way to harmonious coexistence, and fairness and justice are the foundation for lasting security,” he said.
“China is willing to work with the Arab states to explore ways to resolve hotspot issues that are conducive to upholding fairness and justice and to achieving long-term peace and stability,” said Xi.
With an annual turnover of around $400 billion, China is currently the largest trade partner of the Arab region.
In conclusion, the China Gaza War underscores the necessity for collective action and cooperation in achieving peace and stability.
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