China Calls for Convening Peace Conference to Set Roadmap for Two-State Solution

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China supports the United Nations in playing a leading role in convening a more authoritative, inclusive and result-oriented peace conference to set a roadmap and timetable for the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel issue. China has been a strong advocate for peace in the region, with Wang stating that the country has always been on the side of peace, human conscience, and international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • China supports the United Nations in convening a peace conference to set a roadmap for the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel issue.
  • The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a global focus, and China has consistently advocated for peace and human rights in the region.
  • China has communicated closely with Arab countries and other relevant parties to prioritize the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the UN Security Council.
  • China has reached consensus with Arab and Islamic countries to convene a high-level Security Council meeting to address the conflict.
  • China's position is to prevent war from returning, establish a comprehensive cease-fire, release people in captivity, and ensure unhindered access to humanitarian supplies in Gaza.
  • China supports the two-state solution as the fundamental way out of the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains concerning, with civilian casualties and humanitarian supplies being insufficient.

Statistics:

  • 2712: The number of the UN Security Council Resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Palestine-Israel conflict.
  • 1: The first step towards a cease-fire and a good start towards the political settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, according to Wang Yi.
  • 2: The number of essential points in China's position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, including preventing war from returning and ensuring unhindered access to humanitarian supplies.

Sources:

  • Xinhua: "China calls for convening peace conference to set roadmap for settlement of Palestine-Israel issue."
  • Xinhua News Agency, November 29, 2023.