BEIJING ,(ST)_ China ‘s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi stressed his country’s commitment to an objective, fair, responsible and positive role to resolve the crisis in Syria.
During a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Faisal al-Miqdad on Wednesday in Beijing, the Chinese minister hoped to get Syria out of this crisis as soon as possible and to restore stability.
He explained that China understands the difficulties experienced by Syria and will continue to make efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis, noting China ‘s interest in the views of the Syrian side and bilateral communication via diplomatic channels.
For his part, Dr. Miqdad expressed Syria’s appreciation for the efforts made by China, regionally and internationally to resolve the crisis in Syria . He commended China ‘s principled stances at the international forums in seeking to solve challenges the world faces ,through full respect for the UN Charter and the principles of international law , especially non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and the fight against terrorism.
al-Miqdad presented the political program to resolve the crisis in Syria and the steps taken by the Syrian government for its implementation.
Syria’s Ambassador to China and senior officials representing the two sides, attended the meeting.
T.F.