China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a joint briefing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on December 13, 2024. Greg Baker/Reuters
China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report.
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Beijing on Friday.
He said both countries are deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria, and called for respect for the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Wang also said both welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Reporting by Liz Lee and Beijing newsroom
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