China pushes for two-state solution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict

CGTN

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday reiterated China's stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, calling for a two-state solution.

That is the sole practical solution to the Palestinian issue, Wang told his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry and Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit.

"Establishing an independent State of Palestine should not be postponed indefinitely, and the legal rights of the Arab people should not be neglected in long periods," Wang said in Alamein, Egypt.

The

two-state solution

calls for the realization of the "peaceful coexistence of both Palestine and Israel, the harmonious coexistence of the Arab and Jewish nations and the lasting peace in the Middle East," according to a four-point proposal regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict by Wang put forward in May.

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The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) should be given power as the governing body in fields, including national security and finance, Wang said in his Sunday meeting.

The Chinese diplomat also said unity should be strengthened among all groups and that he hopes the groups can reach a consensus on how to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He also encouraged Palestine and Israel to restart peace talks based on the "two-state solution." Wang also welcomed the two sides to

negotiate in China

, calling for a "comprehensive, long-lasting, just" solution for the regional conflict.

Speaking highly of China's role on the matter, Shoukry and Gheit said they are in favor of China's solution, adding that they will keep in close contact with China on the issue.