¡¡¡¡BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China welcomes and supports all initiatives and efforts conducive to security and stability in the Middle East, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao here Tuesday when asked to comment on a French proposal to send peace-keeping forces to the Middle East.

¡¡¡¡At a regular press conference, Liu said safeguarding peace and stability in the Middle East is the responsibility and obligation of the international community.

¡¡¡¡China hopes the parties concerned will adopt flexible attitudeson this issue, show sincerity and implement the roadmap plan for the Middle East at the earliest possible date, he said, expressing his wish that the international community will enhance efforts in this regard. Enditem