Arab League ratifies support for China’s territorial integrity

Cairo, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Arab League reaffirmed its support for China's sovereignty and territorial integrity after the visit of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, to Taiwan, an action condemned by Beijing.

August 3, 2022
08:54

The deputy secretary general of the organization, Hossam Zaki, and China’s ambassador to Egypt, Liao Liqiang, discussed the issue in a phone call.

Zaki confirmed that the pan-Arab group maintains its “firm commitment to the one-China principle.”

For his part, Liao Liqiang conveyed greetings from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and detailed the latest developments around Taiwan.

The official stressed the importance of not taking actions that contradict the relevant United Nations resolutions to maintain peace and stability in Asia.

Numerous countries condemned Pelosi’s visit as a provocation towards China, whose government warned that it will defend its national sovereignty.

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