Borrell clarifies conversation with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, clarified during his recent meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi that he had not praised China for its efforts to foster dialogue between rival Palestinian factions. Borrell emphasized that he did not use the word "congratulate" in any way. Instead, he pointed out that addressing the internal conflicts among Palestinians is an urgently necessary measure. This is in accordance with his previously published statement. In a firm response to the question of whether he had specifically recognized China, Borrell said: "Nothing. I did not use the word 'congratulate'." This leaves little room for interpretation and underscores his position in clarifying the course of the conversation.