China’s foreign minister has reached out to his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts to say his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks between the two sides, in its latest effort at mediation in the region.
that were cut off in 2016. It was a dramatic moment of diplomacy for China that Beijing touted as evidence of its ability to be a diplomatic player in the Middle East.
He told Cohen that Beijing encouraged Israel and the Palestinians to show political courage and take steps to resume peace talks. “China is willing to provide convenience for this,” he was quoted as saying. Cohen expressed his country’s commitment to reducing tensions, but said the problem appeared to be difficult to resolve in the short term, the Chinese Foreign Ministry statement said.
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