Posted On: October 17th 2026, 07:25 am
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated China's strong diplomatic support for Palestine during high-level meetings at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on 15 Oct9ber 2026.
Key Statements by Wang Yi on Palestine
• Continued Alignment:
Wang stated that regardless of how the international landscape evolves, the Chinese people will always stand with the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.
• "No Marginalisation":
He emphasised that the Palestinian issue must not be sidelined by the international community, specifically noting that the world cannot forget the millions of Palestinians in Gaza struggling on the brink of death.
• The Two-State Solution:
Wang urged all "peace-loving countries" to firmly back a two-state solution, which he identified as the only viable path to a comprehensive, just, and lasting settlement.
Direct Demands Made to Israel
During a separate meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the same summit, Wang outlined immediate priorities:
• Stop West Bank Settlements:
He explicitly told Israel to stop and reverse its "forced establishment" of settlements in the occupied West Bank.
• Open Gaza Access:
He declared that fully opening access to the Gaza Strip is an immediate priority to prevent the expansion of a humanitarian "catastrophe".
• Right to Independent Statehood:
He noted that both Jewish and Palestinian people have the right to live in peace and establish independent states.
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