Wednesday, September 19, 2001, updated at 21:52(GMT+8)
China
China Welcomes Restoration of Palestine-Israel Cease-fire: FM Spokesman
Zhu Bangzao, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, said Wednesday that China welcomes the restoration of cease-fire between Palestine and Israel.
Zhu said that the cease-fire is an active step made by Palestine and Israel to ease the tension in the Middle East. China hopes that both sides will fulfill the commitment to cease-fire and resume peace talks as soon as possible.
Recently, the Palestinian National Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat declared a cease-fire which was followed by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's order to cease military activities against Palestine.
Zhu Bangzao, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, said Wednesday that China welcomes the restoration of cease-fire between Palestine and Israel.