BEIJING – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty agreed to promote peace and negotiations to stabilize the Middle East, highlighting crises in Syria and elsewhere, according to reports from Beijing on Friday.
During their meeting, Wang and Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the situation in Syria, advocating for respect for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This follows the dramatic fall of Damascus, where rebels seized control unopposed on Sunday after President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending decades of autocratic rule by his family.
Abdelatty emphasized the need for a “comprehensive political process in Syria” that would include all groups and reflect the nation’s diverse sectarian, ethnic, and religious composition during its transitional phase.
The diplomats also welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, urging its effective implementation. Wang underscored the necessity of building a “new sustainable Middle East security framework” and highlighted ongoing reconciliation efforts between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The discussions underline China and Egypt’s shared commitment to advancing peace and fostering stability amid multiple challenges facing the region.