During a visit to Beijing as part of their tour aimed at pressuring an end to the conflict in Gaza and facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid, a delegation comprising Arab and Muslim ministers called for an immediate ceasefire in the devastated region. The Chinese Foreign Minister, in his opening speech, reaffirmed his country's commitment to working towards ending the war in Gaza.
The delegation, representing Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Palestine, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, seeks to urge the international community to reject Israel's justification for its actions as self-defense. Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, stated, "We are here to convey a clear message that a ceasefire must be implemented immediately, and aid must be provided to Gaza promptly."
At the Arab-Islamic joint summit in Riyadh, Arab countries urged an investigation into "war crimes and crimes against humanity" committed by Israel in Palestinian territories. International efforts continue to address this violent escalation.
The Chinese Foreign Minister expressed his country's enduring support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that China is working diligently to stop the fighting in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis. Despite China avoiding blaming Hamas, it calls for an end to the escalation and encourages the pursuit of a "two-state solution" for stability in the region.
In their first stop in Beijing, the delegation meets with Chinese officials to discuss avenues of cooperation to achieve the desired goal. The delegation hopes that their efforts will encourage the international community to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and achieve an immediate ceasefire.
