New | China set to invite Syrian sides for talks to resolve Middle Eastern crisis
But observers say China is unlikely to do more than arrange talks and give aid
China will invite representatives of both the Syrian government and opposition for talks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on the weekend amid rising calls for Beijing to do more to help resolve the Middle Eastern crisis.
In remarks on Saturday that came after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution endorsing a road map for a political transition to end Syria’s conflicts, Wang urged the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia to step up communication in military action.
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“All warring parties must stop fighting immediately. Those organisations and individuals that reject a ceasefire will find themselves on the opposite side of the Syrian people,” Wang said.
“We will invite representatives from the Syrian government and the opposition to visit China, continuing our effort to play a constructive role in facilitating talks.”
Calls have been increasing for China to put more effort into helping to resolve the problems.
