In a significant development, China has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. The announcement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a regular briefing on Thursday.
Guo Jiakun expressed China’s hope that the ceasefire agreement would be effectively implemented to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. He emphasized China’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and highlighted China’s ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza and support post-war reconstruction.
The ceasefire agreement, announced by Qatar and the United States, involves the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and aims to ease regional tensions. The truce is set to take effect on Sunday, with further terms of a broader peace deal to be finalized.
China’s support for the ceasefire deal underscores its dedication to working with the international community to promote peace and stability in the region. The Chinese government has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities since the outbreak of the latest round of conflict in Gaza.
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