China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York.
During exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East, Wang noted that with the long-lasting traditional friendship with Lebanon, China has been closely following the latest developments in the region.
Especially the recent explosions of communication devices across Lebanon, China firmly opposed to indiscriminate attacks against civilians, he said.
Force does not equate to rightness and violence against violence will not solve the problems in the Middle East, Wang said.
He added that China strongly condemns any action that violates the basic norms governing international relations.
“The current situation is a manifestation of the spillover effect of the conflicts in Gaza.
“China calls for realising a “permanent ceasefire and comprehensive withdrawal of troops” and ensuring an effective implementation of “the two-state solution,” he said.
Wang voiced hope that the Lebanese side would take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens in Lebanon.
For his part, Bou Habib thanked China for speaking up for Lebanon at the United Nations and other multilateral occasions.
For a small country like Lebanon, it is important to maintain sovereignty and independence under the framework of the United Nations, Bou Habib said. (Xinhua/NAN)
