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Palestinian factions Fatah, Hamas hold talks in China

Spokesperson Lin Jian told a daily news briefing that the two sides fully expressed the political will to reconcile their differences.

• April 30, 2024
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The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have met in Beijing for in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the talks were held at China’s invitation and were planned to achieve positive progress.

Spokesperson Lin Jian told a daily news briefing that the two sides fully expressed the political will to reconcile their differences.

Mr Lin added that they expressed the political will to achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, discussed many specific issues, and made positive progress.

“They agreed to continue this dialogue, process and strive for the early realisation of Palestinian unity,’’ Mr Lin said, adding that both sides appreciated China’s firm support for the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.

(Xinhua/NAN)

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