Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Syria's Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban in Beijing, China, Oct. 12, 2015. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)
BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Syria's Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban on Monday.
Wang stressed China's stance on the Syrian crisis, which includes joint international efforts against terrorism, a political solution and alleviation of the humanitarian crisis.
China supports anti-terrorism campaign in compliance with international laws and with the agreement of countries involved, Wang said.
China backs the UN-led political solution on the Syrian crisis and advocates a third Geneva conference on the issue at a proper time, he said.
The foreign minister said China will continue to offer assistance within its capacity to relieve the humanitarian crisis as refugees in the Middle East severe impact on regional stability.
China supports the sovereign independence and territorial integrity of Syria and its exploration of a development path that suits its own national conditions, Wang said.
"The destiny of Syria should ultimately decided by its people," Wang added.
Shaaban said her country supports all efforts conducive to a political solution on the Syrian crisis.
Syria appreciates China's stance on the issue and welcomes China's positive and important role, Shaaban said.
Syria has been in the throes of conflict since 2011, when opposition actions against the government of President Bashar al-Assad evolved into a running war that also saw the emergence of al-Qaida-linked groups such as the Nursra Front and extremist groups like the Islamic State (IS).
According to UN estimates, an estimated 220,000 people have been killed in the conflict and half of the Syrian population displaced, fuelling an exodus of refugees to neighboring states, Europe and other countries.
