CAIRO, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- China has been a major supporter of Palestine politically, economically and socially, and could play an important role in rebuilding Gaza's devastated healthcare system, Palestinian Health Minister Majid Abu Ramadan said in a recent interview with Xinhua.
Speaking on the sidelines of the third China-Arab Forum on Health Cooperation, which concluded Monday in Cairo, Abu Ramadan expressed gratitude to China for its longstanding assistance to the Palestinian people, particularly its announcement in 2025 of 100 million U.S. dollars in aid for Gaza.
"China is our foremost supporter, not only politically but also socially and economically. It provides a wide range of assistance to Palestine and Palestinians everywhere," the minister said.
Highlighting the acute crisis in the Gaza Strip, Abu Ramadan noted that severe restrictions on border crossings and deteriorating living conditions, compounded by winter flooding, were putting the health of Gaza's population, particularly children, at increasing risk.
He pointed to China's industrial and technological capabilities as important contributions for Gaza's reconstruction, particularly in the healthcare sector.
"China has extensive experience in this field, as well as the technological and industrial capabilities needed to rebuild what has been destroyed in the Gaza Strip," said the minister.
Abu Ramadan noted that China produces a wide range of high-quality medical equipment, adding that his own experience with Chinese-made equipment had convinced him of its quality.
He said Chinese expertise and medical technologies could help rebuild the Palestinian healthcare system, not only in Gaza but also in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, where Palestinians face restrictions on access to medical services.
The minister expressed hope that China would continue to support international efforts to achieve peace and that bilateral relations would remain strong and distinguished. ■
