Vientiane, Laos (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin lauded the similar stance of ASEAN and China in supporting an end to Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian territory.

Amin conveyed this at the ASEAN-China Summit held as part of the 45th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on Thursday.

"I appreciate the similarity of China and ASEAN's position on the UN General Assembly resolution that demands an end to Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian territory in accordance with the International Court of Justice's decision," he remarked.

The vice president also commended China's facilitation of the internal reconciliation of Palestine through the Beijing Declaration.

"I hope China would continue to support the realization of a ceasefire, unhindered access to humanitarian aid, and the realization of a two-state solution," he remarked.

Earlier, the Government of China proposed a three-step initiative on the Gaza conflict that prioritizes a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance.

The Chinese government underscored the need to realize the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and also address Israel's security concerns.

The conflict in the Gaza Strip was one of the topics discussed at the 45th ASEAN Summit in Laos, in addition to the crisis in Myanmar and the issue of tensions in the South China Sea.

The ASEAN-China summit was attended by ASEAN leaders and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

On September 18, 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that calls for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months.

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Translator: Mentari Dwi, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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