KUWAIT CITY, July 27: Recently, 14 Palestinian groups gathered in Beijing to discuss reconciliation and signed the “Beijing Declaration to End Division and Promote Palestinian National Unity.” According to a press statement issued by the Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei, this agreement brings hope to the Palestinian people who have endured significant suffering.

China has been supporting the cause of the Palestinian people, and helping the Palestinian groups to enhance solidarity, achieve reconciliation, and work together to restore their legitimate national rights. The most important outcomes of the Beijing Dialogue among the Palestinian groups were the commitment to reconciliation and comprehensive unity among all 14 groups, the affirmation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, and the agreement on future governance. They called for the establishment of a truly independent State of Palestine by the relevant United Nations resolutions, especially after the conflict in the Gaza Strip, and the formation of a temporary national reconciliation government.

The success of the dialogue reflects the confidence of the Palestinian groups in China and their recognition of China’s diplomatic stance and mediation capabilities. It also sends a positive signal for peace in the context of the turbulent regional situation. China was one of the first countries to recognize both the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the State of Palestine.

It has always considered the Palestinian issue as core to the Middle East issue and firmly supports the Palestinian people’s demand for an independent state. The President of China Xi Jinping proposed initiatives and visions several times for resolving the Palestinian issue, contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to resolving the Palestinian issue. To address the current conflict impasse, the Chinese side is proposing a “three-step” initiative. They are:
1. To achieve a comprehensive, permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible and ensure the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid and relief.
2. To bring about collaborative governance post-conflict in the Gaza Strip, in line with the principle of “Palestine is governed by the Palestinians”.