“We will continue to extend our full support for protecting Qatar’s national sovereignty, independence, and stability,” Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing. According to Xinhua, Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries in recent years, the strategic partnership between China and Qatar has made significant progress. He said China will continue to provide strong support for safeguarding Qatar’s national sovereignty, independence, security and stability.

Wang Yi expressed hope that Qatar would continue to provide firm support on issues concerning China’s core interests. He said China is Qatar’s most reliable and long-term partner in its development and is ready to maintain communication and cooperation with Qatar on international and regional affairs. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said that Qatar firmly adheres to the One-China principle and opposes external interference in China’s internal affairs.

He said Qatar is ready to further strengthen communication and cooperation with China within the framework of the United Nations and other international organizations, safeguard the multilateral system, and promote global peace and common development.