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Various Palestinian factions have reached a consensus during reconciliation talks held in Beijing, China. This dialogue, facilitated by the Chinese government, aims to bridge long-standing divisions among Palestinian political groups and to lay the foundation for a more unified and stable political landscape in the region.
Palestinian factions, led by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), reached a consensus on the organization’s role as the sole legitimate representative of all Palestinian people. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted this outcome at the closing ceremony.
During the dialogue, 14 Palestinian factions signed a declaration focused on ending division and strengthening unity. The agreement includes the formation of an interim national reconciliation government, which will concentrate on the post-war governance of Gaza. Wang Yi emphasized that this unity and reconciliation are crucial for creating an independent Palestinian state, in line with United Nations resolutions.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the most important consensus reached during the dialogue was the need for grand reconciliation and unity among the factions. He reiterated that the core outcome was clarifying the PLO’s status as the sole representative of the Palestinian people.
The Chinese Foreign Minister underscored the importance of maintaining firm confidence, grasping the direction, and proceeding step by step in the reconciliation process. He acknowledged that reconciliation is an internal affair of the Palestinian factions but also highlighted the necessity of international support. He noted that China shares the same direction and goals as the majority of Arab and Islamic countries in promoting Palestinian reconciliation.
China’s role in facilitating these talks highlights its strategic interest in Middle Eastern stability. By successfully mediating between Palestinian factions, China not only boosts its diplomatic credentials but also strengthens its influence in a region critical for its Belt and Road Initiative.