Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country was establishing “Strategic” relations with Palestinians ahead of talks with leader Mahmud Abbas in Beijing. Abbas will be in Chinese capital until Friday, Beijing has said on his fifth official visit to world’s second-largest economy.

“Facing century of global changes and new developments to situation in Middle East, China is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Palestinian side,” said Xi during welcome ceremony at Great Hall of People. “Today, we will jointly announce establishment of China-Palestine strategic partnership, which will be an important milestone in history of bilateral relations,” added Xi. Abbas arrived in Beijing to hold talks with top Chinese leaders including President Xi and Premier Li Qiang. Two sides are using opportunity to discuss ways to advance relations and resolve longstanding challenges to Palestinian-Israel relationship. Beijing has sought to boost its ties in Middle East, challenging US influence efforts that have sparked unease in Washington.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 15 2023

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