Wang Yi to chair UN Security Council high-level meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue

As the rotating president of the UN Security Council for November, China will hold a Security Council high-level meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on November 29. Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, will travel to New York to chair the meeting, Chinese FM spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday.

Wang noted that China hopes to promote in-depth communication and consensus among all parties by holding the meeting, which is aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, achieving a ceasefire, protecting civilians and ultimately promoting a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue through the two-state solution. China is committed to taking concrete actions and making its due contributions.