Realizing the dream of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state soon

On May 15, 2023, the United Nations celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Nakba at UN Headquarters, which is very important because it once again draws international attention to the Palestinian cause.

The first war broke out in the Middle East 75 years ago, and a large number of Palestinians lost their homes and became refugees. Since that time, the Palestinian people have embarked on an arduous journey in pursuit of their legitimate rights and interests. For more than half a century, the tragedy of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has continued to repeat itself, causing hostility long-term conflict between Arabs and Jews, plunging the region into wars, and endangering global peace and stability.

To this day, the legitimate demand of the Palestinian people for an independent state has yet to be met, which raises questions about international justice. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang wrote about the United Nations commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, which demonstrates China's consistent support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, China's top priority for promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, and its firm will to uphold international justice.

The Palestinian issue is the focus of the conflict in the Middle East and is related to the continuity of peace, stability and security in the region. To stop the escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and resolve the Palestinian issue, the main way out is through the resumption of peace talks, and the two-state solution through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

The recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict once again highlights the urgency of resolving the Palestinian issue. The international community must put the conflict at the top of the international agenda, commit to the two-state solution, push for the resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, promote the legitimate and reasonable aspirations of the Palestinian people, and realize the dream. Palestinians to establish an independent Palestinian state.

China upholds fairness and justice in the Palestinian cause, and has all along strongly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people of restoring their legitimate national rights, and has supported the establishment of an independent State of Palestine on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. For ten consecutive years, Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent With congratulatory messages on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

The Chinese president put forward more than once proposals to solve the Palestinian issue, stressing the need to move forward firmly in a political settlement based on the two-state solution and intensify international efforts for peace. China supports strengthening the institutions of the Palestinian National Authority, supports strengthening unity among the Palestinian factions, and encourages the Palestinians and the Israelis to Resumption of peace talks on the basis of the two-state solution. China has hosted four meetings between the Palestinians and the Israelis, with the aim of promoting peace between the two sides. China has been and will continue to provide Palestine with humanitarian aid, to help develop the Palestinian economy and improve the lives of the Palestinians.

China commends the important role the United Nations has played over the years in finding solutions to the Palestinian issue and improving the humanitarian situation in Palestine.

China will continue to work with the international community to enhance security for all in the world as proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and contribute to the comprehensive, fair and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue, peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel, common development of the Arab and Jewish peoples, and lasting peace and stability in the Middle East, as it stands A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible key state.