According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China fully supports the recent Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh’s call for a two-state solution for the Gaza Strip. Beijing is increasingly positioning itself as a mediator in the region.
Moreover, the international community must now act and take effective measures to end the humanitarian catastrophe, Wang said at a meeting with ministers of Arab and Muslim countries in Beijing.
China wants to replace the US
Beijing increasingly wants to profile itself as a mediator in regional conflicts and recently offered itself as a mediator in the decades-long conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians. Beijing’s efforts to expand ties with Middle Eastern countries are also aimed at pushing back US influence in the region.
“Let us work together to quickly cool the situation in the Gaza Strip and restore peace in the Middle East as soon as possible,” Wang called on representatives of participating Muslim states and the Palestinian Authority to work together in his opening speech before the meeting on Monday.
“A humanitarian catastrophe is looming in Gaza,” Wang said. The situation in the Palestinian territory controlled by the militant Hamas organization affects “all countries in the world”. The international community must “act urgently and take effective measures to prevent the spread of this tragedy.”
Arab world visits Beijing
The Chinese Foreign Minister referred to top diplomats about his country’s stance in the Middle East conflict. Beijing is “a good friend and brother of the Arab and Islamic countries.” At the same time, Wang emphasized: “China stands firmly on the side of justice and fairness in this conflict.”
The foreign ministers of the West Bank ruling Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Indonesia, as well as the secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), are in Beijing this week for talks.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said on Sunday that the purpose of the talks scheduled for Monday and Tuesday was to “coordinate to achieve a de-escalation of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the protection of the civilian population and a just to promote a solution to the Palestinian issue.” ask.”
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
