BEIJING, Oct 23: On the Palestinian issue, China has always upheld fairness and justice and firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
“We hope that the international community will follow the Court’s advisory opinion, effectively alleviate the Palestinian humanitarian crisis, and make unremitting efforts to promote an early comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue,” he said during his regular briefing held here.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on the Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance case, clearly affirming Israel’s obligation to cooperate with the United Nations and its agencies to ensure humanitarian assistance to the people of the occupied Palestinian territories. This responds to the widespread concerns and expectations of the international community.
As a responsible major country, China actively participated in the Court’s proceedings, submitting written opinions and making oral statements, comprehensively expounding its position on important issues of international law. These positions are fully reflected in the Court’s advisory opinion. We will continue to constructively participate in international legal affairs, take concrete actions to uphold international fairness and justice, and promote the advancement of the international rule of law.
