BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles that he said should guide efforts to resolve the Palestine issue, with priority given to a political settlement and a two-state solution.
The president revealed the four points during his meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
First, we must uphold political settlement, adhere to the two-State solution as the right direction, work for the resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and realize the early establishment of an independent State of Palestine, according to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Second, we must uphold the principle of Palestinians governing Palestine. Palestine is the homeland of all Palestinians. The principle of Palestinians governing Palestine should be followed in advancing the governance of the West Bank and postwar reconstruction of Gaza.
Third, we must uphold humanitarianism. The international community, particularly the U.N. Security Council, should truly take up the responsibility to keep civilians safe, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and put an end to humanitarian disasters.
Fourth, we must uphold fairness and justice. We should act on the basis of international rule of law, aim at addressing both the symptoms and root causes, and take practical actions to realize a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian question at an early date.
King Abdullah II said that Jordan highly commends China for upholding justice on Middle East affairs and supporting the just cause of Arab countries. China’s just position is very important to countries in the region. Jordan will maintain close communication with China, continue to work actively for de-escalation, and bring peace and prosperity to all people in the Middle East.
