BEIJING, July 31 (APP): China and Pakistan have long upheld a just stance on the Palestinian issue, firmly supporting the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.
This stance is based on international legal norms, humanitarian spirit and adherence to historical justice, and is truly commendable, Prof. Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute said on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar recently reaffirmed Islamabad’s consistent and principled support for the two-state solution at the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution while the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman yesterday said that the two-state solution is the only way out of the Palestinian question and China firmly supports the Palestinian people in establishing the independent State of Palestine.
In a statement, he said that from the historical and legal perspective, China and Pakistan have always recognized Palestine as an independent sovereign state and supported the Palestinian people in establishing a state with East Jerusalem as its capital and complete territory through dialogue and consultation in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.
China and Pakistan believe that the core of the Palestinian issue is the occupation of territories and the deprivation of national rights. The international community should uphold an objective and fair attitude, jointly force Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories, and effectively safeguard the Palestinian people’s rights to survival, development and self-determination, he said.
Prof Cheng remarked that on the international stage, China and Pakistan actively speak up for Palestine, repeatedly calling on the international community to pay attention to the plight of the Palestinian people in multilateral occasions such as the United Nations, promoting the adoption and implementation of relevant resolutions.
At the same time, China and Pakistan have provided humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people within their capabilities, helping them alleviate the living difficulties caused by conflicts and blockades.
He said that the positions of China and Pakistan not only reflect sympathy and support for the Palestinian people, but also demonstrate their adherence to international law and basic norms of international relations. In the complex regional and international situation, this consistent and just stance has played a positive role in promoting the political resolution of the Palestinian issue and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East, thus winning the respect and recognition of the international community, especially the vast number of developing countries.
The resolution of the Palestinian issue requires joint efforts from the international community. The firm support of China and Pakistan undoubtedly brings important spiritual strength and practical assistance to the Palestinian people. The stance of China and Pakistan in upholding justice and opposing aggression has important exemplary significance in the current international community, he said.
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