Xi Jinping holds talks with Palestinian president | Palestine | Xi Jinping
The two heads of state announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Pakistan.
China is one of the earliest countries to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization and the State of Palestine, and has always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, promoting a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue as soon as possible. China supports Palestine to become an official member of the United Nations and will continue to speak up and uphold justice for the Palestinian side in multilateral occasions. It is willing to continue to provide assistance to the Palestinian side to the best of its ability, help alleviate humanitarian difficulties, and carry out reconstruction. China is willing to take the establishment of a strategic partnership as an opportunity to continue to firmly support each other on issues of core concern, comprehensively promote friendly cooperation in all fields, deepen cooperation in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", accelerate negotiations on the China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance, and continue traditional friendship.
The fundamental solution to the Palestinian issue lies in establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital and full sovereignty. Secondly, the economic and livelihood needs of Palestine should be guaranteed, and the international community should increase development assistance and humanitarian assistance to Palestine. Thirdly, we must adhere to the correct direction of peace talks. Respect the historical status quo of the Holy Land of Jerusalem, reject extremist and provocative words and actions, promote the convening of a larger scale, more authoritative and influential international peace conference, create conditions for the resumption of peace talks, and make practical efforts to help Palestine and Israel coexist peacefully. China is willing to play a positive role in achieving internal reconciliation and promoting peace talks for Pakistan.
Xi Jinping emphasized that in the face of the century-old changes in the world and the new changes in the situation in the Middle East, China is willing to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with Palestine and other developing countries, strengthen cooperation in international and regional affairs, promote collective cooperation between China and Arab countries, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. International fairness and justice.
Abbas expressed that on behalf of the Palestinian people, I would like to sincerely thank China for its strong support and selfless assistance in restoring the legitimate rights and justice of the Palestinian people over the long term. China is a trusted friend and partner of the Pakistani side. The Pakistani side firmly supports China's position on core interests and adheres to the One China principle. Pakistan is willing to work with China to jointly build the "the Belt and Road", strengthen cooperation in various fields, promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, and constantly deepen Pakistan China strategic partnership.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly signed on the first day of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, and witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents such as the Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement.
Both sides have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership between the People's Republic of China and the State of Palestine.
Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Abbas in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
When Abbas arrived, 21 salutes were fired from Tiananmen Square, and the salute soldiers lined up to pay their respects. The two heads of state stepped onto the reviewing platform, and the military band played the national anthems of China and Pakistan.
That night, Xi Jinping held a welcome banquet for Abbas in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Wang Yi, Qin Gang, and others participated in the above activities.