Q: President Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority, Palestinian Prime Minister Haniyeh and President Mashaal of Hamas Political Bureau signed "Mecca Agreement" formally on February 8, and reached consensus on the establishment of a national unity government, political platform for the new government and reestablishment of the Palestine Liberalization Organization. What's China's comment?

A: China has supported all along Palestine's endeavor to safeguard national unity and reconciliation. We welcome the "Mecca Agreement", appreciate the efforts by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab nations, and hope that the unity government can be formed shortly and the peace negotiation between Palestine and Israel can be resumed at an early date.