China hopes that the smooth completion of Palestinian parliamentary elections will help an early realization of peace and stability in the Middle East, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman in Beijing Tuesday.

Kong Quan made the remarks at a regular press conference, saying that China is glad to see the smooth completion of the elections and hopes the elections will promote the stability and development of Palestine.

He said China believes that no matter what party is in power in Palestine, it should proceed with the fundamental interests of the Palestinian people to solve the disputes with Israel through peaceful means and political negotiations. They should use related resolutions of the United Nations and the principle of "land for peace" as bases for reaching a peaceful settlement in the Middle East.

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) won a victory in the Palestinian parliamentary elections in January 25.

Source: Xinhua