Foreign minister: Beijing backs Middle East peace

China never pursues geopolitical interests or a sphere of influence in the Middle East but will play a role in promoting peace, stability and development in the region, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

The country never interferes in the domestic affairs of Middle Eastern countries but will make independent judgments on what is right or wrong in specific issues and uphold justice and fairness.

Wang made the remarks when meeting foreign guests at a twoday forum on security issues in the Middle East held in Beijing.