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Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. (E-mail: [email protected]).
Although Middle-East is a region rich in oil, gas, mines, and minerals, yet suffering instability, insecurity, and conflicts all the time. Some of the hot burning issues are Arab–Israeli conflict, Yemen-Saudi War, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Syrian War, Saudi-Turkey tension, Qatar-Gulf differences, Kurd uprising, Sunni-Shia differences, Egyptian internal unrest, etc.
The most prominent issue is "The Arab–Israeli conflict," which includes the political tension, military conflicts, and disputes between Arab countries and Israel, which escalated during the 20th century. The roots of the Arab–Israeli conflict have been attributed to creating the irrational ill-logical, illegitimate Jewish state of Israel in the middle of the Muslim world. The State of Israel was created by the British on Palestinian lands. The Arabs could not accept it and opposes the creation of such a Zionist state.
The unlimited support to the state of Israel by the US was a significant reason for its expanist policies. Irrespective of who becomes President in the US, all of them supported the state of Israel generously and extended full diplomatic and political backing. Economic and financial assistance was the most liberal, while access to modern technologies and hi-tech, including defense technologies, was part of US assistance to Israel. The US was behind Israel in the UN and all international forums and has been using Veto powers frequently to protect Israel out of the way. Unlimited support and backing, the US made the state of Israel more hostile and aggressive.
The US has spoiled its reputation and image among the Muslim world due to its unlimited, unconditional, and never-ending support to Israel. The Anti-America sentiments among the masses in the whole Muslim world are growing exponentially. Although the US maintains good relations with some of the Oil-Rich Gulf dictator rulers, selling them expensive weapons – economic interest only, yet the public sentiments are quite the opposite.
While China maintains very cordial relations with most of the Arab world, China has already established diplomatic relations with all the Middle East countries and elevated its relations with 13 Middle East countries to strategic partnerships. China is also the biggest trading partner and a major investor in the Middle East
Chinse Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi is on a trip to Middle-East and visiting Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Bahrain, etc. "China has become a staunch defender, builder, and contributor to the current international order," Wang said, noting that China's relations and cooperation with countries in the Middle East will enjoy even greater prospects.
China is playing its positive role in ending the Saudi-Yemen war, which is much appreciated by the whole region and International community. China maintains good relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran and can be instrumental in defusing tension among them. Chinese relations with Turkey and Sadia Arabia are well-conceived to over-come the difference between Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The most important initiative is to host Israel and Paestine for peace dialogue. China has emerged as a global power and knows its international obligations very well. China is in a position to play a much more significant role in worldwide security and developments; China believes in Peace, stability, and developments and promotes the same globally. Chinese initiatives for inviting Israel and Palestine for peace negotiations are much admired in the Muslim world and all Peace-loving nations and individuals.
Chinese efforts to achieve sustainable Peace in the Middle-East will lead to global Peace and stability, which is essential as a pre-requisite for developments and prosperity.
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)
