Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi says China is ready to contribute to the Mideast peace process. He is urging better cooperation among all parties during an interview with CCTV in Damascus, the latest stop on his tour of the region. He spoke about China's five-point proposal on the issue.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Damascus, April 26, 2009.  [Gong Zhenxi/Xinhua]

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said, "We should continue to push forward the Middle East peace process. The situation in the region must be stabilized at an early date. China supports the two-state solution, as it is the only way out for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Meanwhile, the international community should work to promote the MidEast peace process and to strengthen unity among the Palestinians. We believe the international community should not only promote Israeli-Palestinian dialogue but also help start Syria-Israel and Lebanon-Israel talks as soon as possible. This is the only way to achieve lasting, comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East at an early date."

(CCTV April 27, 2009)