Saudi Foreign Minister Praises China’s Support for Peace Efforts in Gaza

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday commended China’s support for efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and promote the two-state solution. His remarks came during his address at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum held in Beijing.

Prince Faisal reiterated calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the importance of ensuring an uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave. He stressed the need for deeper cooperation to establish a reliable and irreversible path to the two-state solution, highlighting that constant dialogue is crucial for achieving lasting regional peace.

The Saudi Foreign Minister also rejected foreign interference in the Middle East and underscored the necessity of preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the region.

The forum coincided with a summit hosted by China, focusing on the Israel-Hamas war. Chinese President Xi Jinping promised increased humanitarian aid for Gaza and called for an international peace conference. The summit brought together heads of state from Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, and Tunisia, among others, to discuss China’s expanding trade ties and security concerns related to the ongoing conflict.