Chinese FM Wang Yi pledged continued support for Palestinians and urged backing for a two-state solution, as he separately met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss bilateral ties.
China's foreign minister voiced support for Palestinians on Thursday, saying China will continue to speak up for the Palestinian cause, according to a ministry statement.
"The Palestinian issue should not be marginalized," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Palestinian counterpart, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, in Baku, the statement said.
Wang urged "all peace-loving countries" to support the two-state solution, according to the statement.
Wang's remarks came as he also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to a statement from the President's Office.
The meeting focused on Israel-China bilateral relations and the broader situation in the Middle East.
Herzog highlights Israel-China ties in meeting with Wang Yi
Herzog welcomed the meeting and highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of "economic, trade, and cultural ties, among other areas," according to the statement.
The two also discussed regional developments, with Herzog emphasizing the strategic threats facing Israel, particularly those posed by Iran and its terrorist proxies.