Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for global collaboration to address the Gaza crisis during a press conference with Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on Friday. Emphasizing China’s commitment to peace, Wang welcomed recent ceasefire agreements while urging ‘lasting solutions, not temporary fixes’ for the region.
Ceasefire & Humanitarian Priorities
Wang highlighted the need for a ‘genuine, comprehensive ceasefire’ to stabilize Gaza and ease its humanitarian crisis. He stressed that future governance arrangements ‘must reflect Palestinian voices’, aligning with the international consensus of ‘Palestinians governing Palestine’.
The Two-State Vision
🔑 Wang doubled down on China’s support for a two-state solution: ‘Only through an independent Palestine can we erase historical injustices and build lasting peace.’ The remarks come as global powers debate pathways to de-escalate tensions.
Global Teamwork Ahead
China pledged to work with Switzerland and other nations to ‘turn dialogue into action’. Wang’s speech signals Beijing’s growing diplomatic role in Middle Eastern stability – a storyline young geopolitics buffs will want to watch. 🕊️
