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Chinese FM announces five principles to promote Middle East peace
Source: CCTV.com | 11-28-2007 08:11
Special Report: Mideast Peace Conference |
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. He announced five principles to promote the Middle East peace process when speaking at the Annapolis conference held on Tuesday. (Xinhua Photo)
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has put forward five principles to promote the Middle East peace process at the Annapolis conference.
He outlined the proposals as follows: First, the concerned parties in the Middle East must respect history, accommodate each others' concerns and keep peace talks on the right track.
Second, the parties must renounce violence, remove obstructions and remain firmly committed to peace talks.
Third, the negotiations must be advanced in an all-round and balanced way, creating an environment conducive for peace talks.
Fourth, priority must be given to development, enhancing cooperation to solidify the foundation of the peace talks.
And fifth consensus must be built, increasing input and enhancing support for the peace talks.
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi also says that as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, China will work for the success of the conference and actively participate in follow-up activities. And he says China will continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace in the Middle East.
Editor:Zhang Ning
