Xi Jinping calls for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war, says two-state solution is ‘fundamental way out’
- Chinese president also says Beijing is willing to work with Arab countries for ‘comprehensive, just, and lasting solution’ to the crisis
- He tells Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly that China supports establishment of humanitarian corridor to provide aid to Palestinians
Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in Beijing on Thursday. The Chinese leader also said Beijing would work with Cairo and supported the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to provide aid to Palestinians stranded in Gaza.
“It is crucial to prevent the conflict from expanding or even getting out of control and causing a serious humanitarian crisis,” Xi told Madbouly, according to the Chinese foreign ministry readout.
“The fundamental way out of the recurring Palestine-Israel conflict lies in implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent state of Palestine, so as to realise the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel,” Xi said, adding that Egypt had taken an important role in de-escalating the current crisis.
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“China is willing to enhance coordination with Egypt and Arab countries to facilitate a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue at the earliest possible opportunity,” Xi said.
