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China wants to facilitate 'reconciliation' between Palestinian factions
16 July 2024 10:01 BST
China on Tuesday expressed willingness to facilitate "reconciliation" between rival Palestinian factions, after Fatah said its officials would meet in Beijing this month with Hamas counterparts.
Fatah's central committee deputy secretary general Sabri Saidam said on Monday that the factions would meet with Chinese officials in Beijing on 20 and 21 July.
The Hamas delegation will be lef by its Qatar-based political chief Ismail Haniyeh, while the Fatah representation will be headed by deputy head Mahmoud Aloul, Fatah sources said.
"China has always supported all sides in Palestine to achieve reconciliation and unity through dialogue and negotiation," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.