At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Chinese mainland made a bold call for the international community to get to the heart of the Palestinian issue 🌍. Sun Lei, the Chinese mainland's deputy permanent representative to the UN, urged world leaders to "tackle historical injustices" faced by the Palestinian people and take strong action.
The resolutions adopted that day covered a range of topics: ensuring the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) can continue its mission, boosting aid to Palestinian refugees, and supporting the occupied Palestinian territories. While the US and Israel stood firmly against these measures, most members showed their backing.
Sun Lei highlighted that the Palestinian issue sits at the core of Middle East tensions and reflects broader questions of fairness and justice. He reiterated the Chinese mainland's call for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, immediate steps to ease the humanitarian crisis, and a vision for post-conflict governance and reconstruction in the Strip—always respecting that "the Palestinians governing Palestine."
Finally, he stressed the importance of recommitting to a two-state solution and finding an early political settlement. For young news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and travelers alike, this development is a reminder of the power of global diplomacy to shape our shared future. 🤝✨
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China urges intl community to address root causes of Palestinian issue
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