JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi told reporters that the two countries share the same view about the importance of a cease-fire and of resolving the Palestinian problem through a two-state solution.
“I am sure that China would use its influence to prevent escalation,” Marsudi said, adding that China and Indonesia “would also fully support Palestine’s membership in the U.N.”
The meeting took place on the second day of a six-day tour during which Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also visit Papua New Guinea and Cambodia.
Wang blamed the United States for holding up ceasefire resolutions at the U.N.
Remote Lake Superior island wolf numbers are stable but moose population declining, researchers say
Beijing launches competition to preserve Central Axis
National Women's Housekeeping Service Competition Concludes, Winners Awarded
More Foreign Organizations Support Chinese Women in Battle Against COVID
Immigrant's $1.3B Powerball win spotlights the Iu Mien community
ACWF President Stresses People
'Liusanjie of New Generation' Sings for New Era
ACWF Launches Online Lessons for Women Internet Users
Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting
Schoolgirls of Yi Ethnic Group Share Stories in Poverty Relief at ACWF Headquarters
Trainer and Brehm can find a few perks amid New Orleans disappointment
Highlights of shooting at 4th Asian Para Games