Q: You announced yesterday that the Chinese side has invited the Syrian foreign minister to visit China as part of China‘s efforts to push forward the political settlement of the Syrian issue. Has the Chinese side discussed that with the US, Russia or other parties?

A: During Foreign Minister Wang Yi‘s attendance at the third foreign ministers‘ meeting of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) in New York, he had close communication with all relevant parties. The meeting is the embodiment of all parties‘ willingness to resolve the Syrian issue through political means. We stand ready to work side by side with all parties to forge ahead with the process, lift Syria out of the plight and bring happiness back to the Syrian people at an early date.