Kuala Lumpur: China and Malaysia expressed their rejection of the forced displacement of the people of Gaza and called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution. This was stated in a joint statement issued during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia today.

According to Oman News Agency, the two sides affirmed that Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and is an inalienable part of the Palestinian territories, as per the statement. They emphasized the importance of adhering to the principle of “the Palestinians governing Palestine” in the post-conflict governance of Gaza and expressed their rejection of the forced displacement of the people of Gaza.

The statement also highlighted the call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution and advocated for Palestine’s full UN membership. Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to Malaysia two days ago, as part of a tour that will also take him to Cambodia later today.