Israel-Gaza war: China to host foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries in search for end to conflict
- Representatives from Saudi Arabia and Indonesia will be among those meeting in Beijing this week to try to find a way to ease the fighting
- Middle East envoy Zhai Jun is in the region but yet to meet leaders from either side
Palestine will be represented by Riyad al-Maliki, Saudi Arabia by Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Egypt by Sameh Shoukri, and Jordan by Ayman Safadi during the talks on Monday and Tuesday, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Hissein Brahim Taha, secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, will also take part in the talks.
“During the visit, China will engage in in-depth communication and coordination … It will also promote the cooling of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the protection of civilians, and a just settlement of the Palestinian question,” ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in a statement.
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Where China stands on the Israel-Gaza war
The visit is one of the most high-profile diplomatic efforts by Beijing since the war in Gaza broke out.
