Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty co-chaired the China-Egypt foreign ministers' strategic dialogue in Beijing on Friday.
During the event, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the dialogue has come at a critical juncture as the regional and international situations are undergoing major changes.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership and both sides also promise to work for higher goals together.
Wang said that China is willing to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Egypt and make joint contributions to regional peace and stability and global development.
Abdelatty said Egypt is ready to work together with China to improve global governance and make the international order more just and equitable.
Later, in a joint press conference, the two ministers summed up more of the consensus reached in the dialogue, including promoting talks for peace and stability in the Middle East, and Wang also laid out China's take on Syria.
"China has long pursued a policy of friendship and cooperation with Syria, never interfered in Syria's internal affairs, and respected the choice of the Syrian people. We support Syria in realizing peace at the earliest, implementing Security Council resolution 2254, advancing the domestic political process in accordance with the principle of 'Syrian-led, Syrian-owned,' and finding a rebuilding plan that meets the wishes of the people through inclusive dialogue," Wang said.
On the situation in the Middle East, the Chinese foreign minister said the only way out is dialogue and negotiation.
"The pressing task is to immediately cease fire, stop violence and ease the humanitarian crisis. It is necessary to abide by all UN Security Council resolutions, stop taking actions that could escalate regional tensions, and avoid creating new obstacles to achieving a ceasefire. The fundamental way out is to adhere to political settlement and resume dialogue and negotiation," said Wang.
He also added that as the Middle East strives for peace and stability, China would continue to be the friend of countries in the region and continue to promote peace there and support its development through solidarity, and remain a long-term trusted partner of the Middle East countries.
China-Egypt foreign ministers' strategic dialogue held in Beijing
