[Wang Yi Meets with Israeli President Herzog] October 16th, according to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 15, 2026 local time, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with Israeli President Herzog at request during the CICA Summit in Baku. Herzog said that the Jewish nation and the Chinese nation have a long history of exchanges. The two sides helped each other in the anti-fascist war, and the people forged friendship, creating a historical legend. Israel firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is committed to promoting friendly relations with China. It is willing to take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and China next year as an opportunity to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the fields of science and technology, investment, and personnel exchanges. Herzog introduced Israel’s views and position on the situation in the Middle East, saying that Israel hopes for peace and not war, but its national security faces threats and challenges that require strong response. China has always been an important constructive force in promoting world and regional peace. Israel attaches great importance to the relevant initiatives and propositions put forward by China, appreciates China's efforts to promote regional peace and stability, and is willing to maintain communication with China. Wang Yi said that during the Second World War, the peoples of China and Israel both suffered from the war and helped each other in times of trouble, and many touching stories emerged. Over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, bilateral relations have maintained stable development and practical cooperation has achieved positive results. The core lies in adhering to mutual respect, equal treatment and mutually beneficial cooperation. Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of an innovative comprehensive partnership. China is willing to work with Israel to take this opportunity to sum up experience, promote cooperation, and consolidate the public opinion foundation for bilateral relations. Wang Yi said that promoting peace and reconciliation in the region is the cornerstone of China's Middle East policy. China has always believed that the Palestinian issue is the greatest historical injustice of this century and that the "two-state solution" is the correct way to resolve the Palestinian issue. The current situation in the region continues to be tense, and peace and tranquility are far from coming. The top priority is to fully open access to Gaza. The two million civilians cannot continue to struggle on the edge of survival, and the humanitarian disaster cannot be allowed to continue to spread. At the same time, Israel should also stop and cancel the forcible establishment of settlements in the West Bank. Wang Yi emphasized that since the beginning of this year, President Xi Jinping has put forward a series of initiatives and propositions to promote peace and security in the Middle East. These are public goods provided by China to the Middle East and the world. China is willing to work with the international community to uphold and practice a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, push all parties to return to the track of dialogue and consultation as soon as possible, and seek a political solution to the conflict. Wang Yi said that during his tenure as president, your father promoted the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel and was also the first Israeli president to visit China. He once wrote in his memoirs: Compromise and negotiation do not always lead to loss, they often lead to important gains and long-term trust. In the current situation, this sentence still has practical significance and enlightenment. The Palestinian issue is the root cause of the problems in the Middle East. Both the Jewish people and the Palestinian people enjoy the right to peaceful existence and the right to establish an independent country. China believes that as long as all parties can adhere to the concept of peace, maintain peace and stability, explore a peaceful path that meets each other halfway, and adhere to the correct direction of the "two-state solution", the peace that the people have been longing for will eventually come.