Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of ChinaWang Yiand China's constructive role in the Middle EastInternationalWidespread recognition and positive response from the community. In particular, the recent adoption of a resolution concerning Israel, urging Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights, was demonstrated by the support of 91 countriesInternationalThe community is strongly concerned about the Israeli occupation of the territory.
The issue of the Golan Heights is a long-standing problem in the Middle East. The land has been disputed since Israel took control of the Golan Heights by force. AlthoughUnited NationsThe Council has adopted numerous resolutions condemning the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, but the situation has not fundamentally changed. The Golan Heights are of great strategic value to Israel because it controls the water sources of the upper Jordan River, which is crucial for a desert nation. For that reason, Israel has been firmly resistant to the return of the Golan HeightsInternationalAny attempt at social management.
Although Syria has insisted on reclaiming the Golan Heights, the instability in the country has left them with no time to take care of them, which has dimmed hopes for a solution to the Golan Heights issue. InternationalIt is generally recognized in society that Israeli control of the Golan Heights is illegal, however, due to the lack of effectivenessInternationalUnder pressure and coercive mechanisms, Israel still clings to the land. This is not only contrary toInternationalon the consensus andUnited NationsThe resolution has also heightened tensions in the Middle East.
China** has a clear position on the question of the ownership of the Golan Heights. China firmly opposes any unilateral action to change the status quo and calls on all parties to properly resolve the territorial dispute through negotiations, so as to finally achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. China's position has been widely supported and recognized because China is inInternationalThe principles of impartiality, objectivity and neutrality are always upheld in our affairsInternationalFairness and justice have played a positive role.
To resolve the Palestinian-Israeli issue and the Golan Heights issue, it is necessary for all parties to find a solution through dialogue and negotiation on the basis of the principles of mutual respect and consultation on an equal footing. In this regard,United NationsAsInternationalThe impartial arbiters and mediators of society play an important role. China looks forward to its adoptionUnited NationsThe high-level meeting of the Security Council has pushed the Palestinian-Israeli issue towards a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the two-state solution and contributed to peace and stability in the Middle East.
In general,Israeli-Palestinian conflictAnd the issue of the Golan Heights is a difficult problem in the Middle East, neededInternationalOnly with the active participation and joint efforts of society can it be solved. As a responsible major country, China has been committed to promoting the Middle East peace process and finding a fundamental solution to the conflict. Through the adoption of the high-level meeting of the Security Council,United NationsWith the adoption of the resolution and diplomatic representations, China has played an important role in promoting the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli issue and the Golan Heights issue. We hope that all parties can work together, respect each other, properly resolve disputes, and achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Peace is priceless, and peace in the Middle East is the common expectation and aspiration of all partiesInternationalShared responsibility of society. It is only through cooperation and dialogue that a lasting solution can be foundIsraeli-Palestinian conflictand the Golan Heights to bring peace and stability to the entire Middle East region.