China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict

China's President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing's support to the Palestinians' quest for statehood. - China Daily/ANN

BEIJING: China called on the United Nations Security Council on Thursday (Nov 30) to formulate a "concrete" timetable and roadmap for a two-state solution to achieve a "comprehensive, just and lasting" settlement of the Palestinian issue.

The proposal was laid out in a paper stating China's position on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict released by the Chinese foreign ministry, and as China took over the rotating presidency of the Security Council for November.