China Calls for ‘Early Ceasefire’ in Gaza Conflict in Meeting With Arab-Islamic Ministers

Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with a delegation of Arab-Islamic foreign ministers in Beijing on Monday, stating that China stands ready to work with them toward an early ceasefire in Gaza and a “comprehensive, just and enduring settlement” of the Palestinian issue, the foreign ministry said.

The delegation, including foreign ministers from the Palestinians, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Indonesia as well as the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), chose Beijing as their first stop of a mediation tour, expressing hope for China to play a greater role in ending the Israel-Hamas conflict.