Baku:Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss developments in Palestine and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. This meeting was held on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, Shahin emphasized the importance of China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, highlighting various political and economic initiatives that reflect the strong ties between Palestine and China.
Shahin expressed concerns over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and urged for intensified international pressure on Israel to allow unimpeded humanitarian aid and uphold the ceasefire. She underscored the impact of Israeli occupation forces and colonists' attacks in the West Bank, including threats to projects like the Chinese Road in Ramallah.
Additionally, Shahin discussed the implications of the E1 colonial settlement project, which could hinder the geographical continuity necessary for an independent Palestinian state, and called for the release of withheld Palestinian clearance revenues by Israel to alleviate financial challenges.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated China's commitment to a two-state solution and the importance of a comprehensive political process to achieve a just resolution in accordance with international law.