BEIJING,
May 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi
Jinping exchanged in-depth views with French President Emmanuel Macron on the situation in the
Middle East during his state visit
to France, and the two sides
reached a joint statement on the Middle
East situation. The statement is of great practical
importance and far-reaching strategic significance for ending the
current Palestine-Israel conflict
and planning for the future Palestine-Israel peace process, as it is timely,
comprehensive in content, and clear in direction.
The joint statement is an important outcome of
the meeting between the leaders of the two countries. China and France, as major countries with significant
international influence, have the obligation to play an active role
in promoting the peace process between Israel and Palestine. China and France have broad consensus on the
Middle East issue. The content of
the joint statement covers the common positions of both sides on
the current round of Palestine-Israel conflict, the Palestinian issue, the
Iranian nuclear issue, the Red Sea crisis, and other urgent issues
in the Middle East, as well as
their common expectations for long-term stability in the region.
This reflects the wisdom and courage of the leaders of China and France, and also embodies the just voice of
the international community.
Since the outbreak of the current round of
Palestine-Israel conflict, the
international community's calls for a ceasefire and cessation of
hostilities have been incessant. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is still ongoing, but with
the mediation efforts of the international community and regional
countries, the distance to reaching a new round of temporary
ceasefire agreements between Israel and Hamas is narrowing. As permanent
members of the United Nations Security Council, China and France are expected by the international
community as peace-loving forces; the two countries have championed
the voice of peace and justice on multiple international and
multilateral occasions, representing the universal expectation of
the international community for peace between Palestine and
Israel. China-France
joint statement not only reflects the consensus of the two
countries on the issue of Israel
and Palestine but also represents a clear stance on world peace and
justice.
The joint statement also covers other major
issues related to Middle East
peace. The statement says that China and France are working together to find
constructive solutions, based on international law, to the
challenges and threats to international security and stability. It
also emphasizes the condemnation of all violations of international
humanitarian law, underscores the urgency of an immediate and
sustainable ceasefire, particularly the importance of effectively
implementing relevant United Nations resolutions and strengthening
the coordination of international humanitarian efforts.
Regarding the Palestine-Israel issue, the two heads of state called
for a decisive and irreversible relaunch of a political process to
concretely implement the "two-state solution." They called for the effective opening of all
necessary corridors and crossing points to enable rapid, safe,
sustainable and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid throughout
the Gaza Strip.
On the Iranian nuclear issue and the crisis in
the Red Sea, both China and
France reaffirm their commitment
to promoting a political and diplomatic solution and stress the
importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and
the Gulf of Aden.
This joint statement symbolizes the widespread
expectation of the international community against hegemonic
politics. In today's world, hegemonism and unilateralism run
rampant, posing numerous challenges to global order and stability.
The joint statement by the leaders of China and France on the Middle
East issue, especially the Palestine-Israel issue, demonstrates the values of
multilateralism and international cooperation. It indicates that
China and France oppose external forces exacerbating
conflicts and prolonging disputes by favoring one side, but
advocate resolving disputes through equal dialogue and
negotiation.
The consensus between China and France against hegemonic politics will inject
new confidence into the maintenance of world peace and stability,
and propel the international community toward a more just and
peaceful future.
The Middle East
issue is complex and convoluted, requiring the international
community to form a consensus, pool efforts, and ease the current
regional tensions. The joint statement issued by the heads of state
of China and France regarding the situation in the
Middle East holds significant
importance. It not only signifies the practical achievements of the
talks between the two leaders but also consolidates and expresses
the consensus of the international community on peace in the
Middle East. The China-France
joint statement will make important contributions to promoting the
Palestine-Israel peace process and
maintaining world peace and stability, injecting powerful momentum
and confidence into the construction of a community with a shared
future for mankind.
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SOURCE Global Times