Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed the foreign ministers of four Arab countries and Indonesia in Beijing on Monday, saying his country would join hands with “its brothers and sisters” in the Arab and Islamic world to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible. (possible) Will work with ”.
Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia decided to kick off the tour from Beijing as part of an upcoming visit to the various countries, highlighting China’s growing geopolitical influence and its long-term support for the Palestinians. Wang Yi told the visiting foreign ministers that his decision to start the visit from Beijing reflected his high level of trust in China.
“China is a good friend and brother of Arab and Islamic countries,” Wang said in opening remarks at the state guest house before the start of the talks. We have always firmly defended the legitimate rights and interests of Arab (and) Islamic countries and have always strongly supported the Palestinian people.’
China has long supported the Palestinians and criticized Israel for its settlements in the occupied territories. China has not criticized Hamas’ attack on October 7, while America and other countries have called it a terrorist act. However, China’s economic relations with Israel are increasing.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid and relief to the Gaza Strip. He said, ‘We are still facing dangerous developments and a humanitarian crisis that requires international solidarity to deal with and combat it.’
In March, Beijing helped broker a deal in which Saudi Arabia and Iran reestablished ties after seven years of tensions. Prince Faisal said last weekend that the five foreign ministers would visit the capitals of several countries in an effort to push for a ceasefire, deliver aid to Gaza and end the war. Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissen Brahim Taha is also accompanying him on his visit to Beijing.
Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said, “This is not Israel’s first war against the Palestinian people. However, Israel wants this to be its last war, where it can take complete control over the remaining historical land of Palestine.