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On Monday, within the grand ceremonial halls of Beijing, syria-seizes-massive-captagon-and-hashish-shipment-in-central-desert/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Syria seizes massive captagon and hashish shipment in central desert">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shibani, held his first official meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The encounter marked the culmination of a carefully cultivated and long-anticipated diplomatic rapprochement between two nations bound by history. The syrian Foreign Ministry, in its typically restrained statement, declared only that the two ministers had reviewed bilateral relations and explored means to enhance them, offering no additional detail. China’s statement, by contrast, was rich in historical allusion and forward-looking optimism.
Notably, minister Wang Yi spoke of the enduring friendship between China and Syria, “deep-rooted in history,” recalling how the ancient Silk Road had linked their peoples for centuries. He noted that Syria was among the first Arab nations to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. He emphasised the strong convergence of interests between the two states, reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to the equality of nations “great and minor alike,” and reiterated Beijing’s solidarity with the developing world. China, he stressed, respects the sovereignty of the Syrian people in all their diversity, supports their independent choices, and calls for mutual respect of core interests and non-interference in internal affairs.
It was time, he declared, for the bilateral relationship to be restored to its natural path. Sovereignty and the Fight Against Terrorism Wang Yi praised Syria’s consistent commitment to the One-China principle and expressed hope that Damascus would continue to oppose “Taiwan independence” while supporting China’s mission of national reunification. With solemn emphasis, he reminded his counterpart that the East Turkestan Islamic Movement remains listed by the United Nations security Council as an international terrorist organisation. He commended Syria’s pledge never to permit its territory to be used in any manner detrimental to Chinese interests and expressed Beijing’s hope that Damascus would implement concrete measures to remove remaining security challenges that could hinder future cooperation.
As the two nations approach the seventieth anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year, Wang Yi called for the swift resumption of exchanges at all levels. Furthermore, he also extended an open invitation for Syria to deepen its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. China, he affirmed, is ready to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction, backing its economic development, and assist in improving the daily lives of its people. Wang reiterated China’s unwavering backing for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peace process rooted in inclusive dialogue, a balanced…