Off the wire
• Cosrta unhappy with press after Spain win  • S. Korea passes 10-bln-USD extra budget plan through parliament  • Singapore stocks end down 0.45 pct  • China holds forum to commemorate WWII victory anniversary  • House fire responsible for plume visible from Vientiane airport  • Iconic painting "American Gothic" to be displayed at Royal Academy in London  • China Focus: The world awaits China's G20 solutions  • China to make just decision on Marriott-Starwood merger  • Interview: China's experience in economic development embodies unique wisdom -- Saudi prince  • Feature: Great Fire of London recalled in new postage stamps  
You are here: 　 Home

Palestinian, Israeli officials hope for stronger Chinese role in Middle East: envoy

Xinhua, September 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

Both Palestinian and Israeli officials hope that China will play a stronger role in resolving the Middle East issues, China's visiting special envoy on Middle East affairs said Friday in Tel Aviv.

Briefing his tour in Palestine and Israel, Gong Xiaosheng said China believes peace, stability and development are in line with the national interests of the Middle East countries, as well as the interest of the rest of the world.

The special envoy reiterated that peaceful dialogues are the best ways to solve regional disputes.

Regarding the unstable situation in the region, Gong said all hot issues in the Middle East should be treated in a comprehensive way, implying the Palestinian-Israeli conflict should not be ignored.

Furthermore, he believed the international community should pay attention to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn region, helping push the reconstruction process as well as providing aid.

Gong arrived in the region on Tuesday. After visiting Egypt, Palestine and Israel, Gong will leave for France on Saturday, pushing forward the French initiative for Palestinian-Israeli peace process. Endit