Chinese envoy to UN urges lasting ceasefire in Middle East, calls on Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory
By: Global Times | Published: Apr 23, 2026 04:02 PM
“China calls on the relevant parties to seize the window of peace, exercise maximum restraint, demonstrate utmost sincerity, and continue to settle disputes through political and diplomatic means, with a view to achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.” said China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria issue on Wednesday (local time). “Israel should withdraw from the Syrian territory without further delay,” Fu noted.