Visiting China's special envoy on Middle East issues Sun Bigan said
yesterday that China is in favor of solving the Palestinian-Israeli dispute
through talks on the basis of UN resolutions concerned and the principle of
"land for peace."
Sun met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of
Ramallah, during which they exchanged views on developments of
Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Hailing the formation of Palestinian national unity government,Sun said China
has been attaching importance to the Middle East issues and insisting that the
Palestinian-Israeli issue should be solved through talks on the basis of
concerned UN resolutions and the "land for peace" principle.
The diplomat reiterated China's determination to continue supporting the just
Palestinian cause to renew legitimate rights.
Sun expressed hope that under the leadership of Abbas, Palestinian factions
would strive for achieving the goal of establishing an independent Palestinian
state.
Abbas, for his part, expressed his high appreciation of the friendship with
China and he also thanked China for its long-term support.
He said Palestinian political groups will strengthen solidarity, continue to
collect understanding and support of the international community and resume
talks with Israel as soon as possible.
Sun, who arrived here on Friday for a two-day visit to the Palestinian
territories, also met with Deputy Prime Minister Azzamel-Ahmad and Foreign
Affairs Minister Zeyad Abu Amer. Editor: Luan Shanglin