Publish Date: 20 November 2023 - 10:50

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed a delegation of Muslim officials, expressing Beijing's willingness to aid in restoring peace in the West Asia region.

In a meeting on Monday with diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations, Wang emphasized the urgency of collaboration to pacify the situation in Gaza and reestablish harmony in the region.

"Let us work together to quickly cool down the situation in Gaza and restore peace in the Middle East as soon as possible," Wang conveyed to the visiting delegation.

Highlighting the dire circumstances in Gaza, Wang underscored the global impact of the humanitarian crisis, questioning the ethical standpoint and humanity's fundamental principles. He urged concerted efforts to address the unfolding catastrophe that resonates across all nations.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, echoed the sentiments, emphasizing the crucial role of the international community in halting the Israeli regime's actions. He stressed the necessity for global responsibility in putting an end to the ongoing conflict.

The delegation comprises officials from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Palestine, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Their visit to China is part of a broader initiative aimed at advocating for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and bolstering the provision of humanitarian aid to the territory.

The Israeli regime waged the brutal war on the blockaded Gaza Strip on October 7 after the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas launched Operation Al-Aqsa Storm against the occupying entity.

Since the start of the aggression, the Tel Aviv regime has killed at least 12,500 Palestinians, including more than 5,000 children and 3,300 women, and injured 30,000 others.

It has also imposed a “complete siege” on the coastal sliver, cutting off fuel, electricity, food, and water to the more than two million Palestinians living there.

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