[Qin Gang met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Ma Liji] on June 13, 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met in Beijing with Palestinian Foreign Minister Ma Liji, who accompanied Palestinian President Abbas on his visit to China. Qin Gang pointed out that the situation in the Middle East is undergoing profound changes, and it is the will of the people and the general trend of the times to strengthen strategic autonomy and enhance unity and cooperation. China attaches great importance to the Palestinian issue, has always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, will continue to support the correct direction of the peace talks, and contribute Chinese wisdom and strength to the settlement of the Palestinian issue.