China and Russia push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution as foreign ministers vow to boost Brics influence
- In diplomatic call, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov address priority items on the international agenda, including the Ukraine war and Mideast conflict
- On the same day, Chinese President Xi Jinping holds video call with Finnish counterpart who stressed China’s role bringing about just and lasting peace
China and Russia should also make a joint effort towards realising a two-state solution, a framework supported by the United Nations that would see the creation of the independent state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel, Wang said, according to a readout from China’s foreign ministry.
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Xi Jinping calls for Gaza ceasefire, says two-state solution only option for lasting regional peace
“China fully supports Russia, which assumes Brics chairmanship this year, in hosting a successful Brics summit, and stands ready to make joint efforts with Russia to enhance the international influence of Brics, and lift Brics cooperation to a new level,” the readout said.
Russia is set to host the Brics summit in the western city of Kazan in October under the slogan “Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security”.
According to the Chinese readout, Lavrov said Russia was willing to work with China to promote Brics cooperation and was willing to strengthen communication and coordination on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East.