Two-state solution is ‘only path’ to resolve Palestine-Israel conflict, leaders of Jordan and China say

LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan and the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, affirmed on Monday that a two-state solution to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis represents the ‘only path’ to lasting peace in the region.

The leaders met in Beijing for the conclusion of talks between officials, which began last Tuesday, about deepening the strategic partnership between their countries.

King Abdullah also met China’s premier, Li Qiang, and the chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Zhao Leji, during his visit, the Jordan News Agency reported.

Amman and Beijing will next year celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.