Chinese FM in Egypt calls for swift end to Gaza fighting

China's foreign minister today said here that his country sincerely supports all efforts to achieve peace and end the violence in war-torn Gaza.
Wang Yi made his comments during a joint press conference with with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry.
"Both sides should end fighting and reach a ceasefire immediately and comprehensively to save the people and peace in the region," said Wang.
Shoukry said that the Gaza crisis was on top of their discussions.
"The Egyptian ceasefire initiative is a real chance and a solution for the crisis," said the Egyptian Shoukry, who also mentioned that the Chinese side supports the initiative.

During the conference, both ministers discussed the cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries.
"There is a friendship between the two countries and he who drinks from the Nile, comes back again," said Wang who mentioned that China strongly supports the Egyptian role in the region.
The Chinese foreign minister also invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi to visit China soon.