BEIJING, Jan 16 (APP): China welcomes the Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas, and hopes for a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire through effective implementation of the deal, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
In response to a question about China’s view on Israel-Hamas ceasefire accord, Guo stated during his regular briefing that since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza, China has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire to stop the fighting, to help cool down the situation, protect civilians, and carry out humanitarian assistance, actively working toward these goals.
China supports the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and will continue to make positive efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza and assist in post-war reconstruction.
He expressed that China sincerely hopes that all parties will take the ceasefire in Gaza as an opportunity to promote the easing of regional tensions.
China will work together with the international community to make unremitting efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
The ceasefire accord between Israel and Hamas emerged on Wednesday.
The deal outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed, Reuters reported. Hostages taken by Hamas would be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
At a news conference in Doha, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the ceasefire would take effect on Sunday. Negotiators are working with Israel and Hamas on steps to implement the agreement, he said, per world media.
