President Xi Jinping shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, France, May 6, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
PARIS -- President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron here on Monday called on all parties to refrain from taking unilateral steps on the ground that could increase tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In this regard, the two heads of state condemned Israel's policy of building settlements in violation of international law in a joint statement released during Xi's state visit to France.
China, France condemn all violations of intl humanitarian law
China and France condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including all acts of terrorist violence and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, the two countries said Monday in a joint statement.
China, France call for opening of necessary passages, border crossings for humanitarian aid in Gaza
The two heads of state of China and France call for effective opening of all necessary passages and border crossings for the speedy, safe, sustainable and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip, the two countries said.
China, France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah
The heads of state of China and France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah, which will lead to a greater humanitarian disaster, the two countries said in a joint statement released on Monday.
The two heads of state also oppose the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians, said the statement released during President Xi Jinping's state visit to France, where Xi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged in-depth views on the situation in the Middle East.
