On January 21, 2025, Zeng Jixin, head of Office of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Palestine, met with Samah Hamad, Minister of Social Development of the State of Palestine.
Zeng said that, China welcomes the coming into force of the agreement on ceasefire in Gaza, and hopes the agreement will be implemented in its entirety and without interruption and that there will be a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. China will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, make strong effort for the resumption of post-war reconstruction, and work with the international community to make unremitting effort for peace and stability in the Middle East.
Samah highly appreciated China’s consistent and firm support for the Palestinian people’s just cause, and thanked China for its selfless assistance to the Palestinian people during such a challenging time. The Palestinian side looks forward to China playing a greater role in easing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.