China Hopes David Cameron Can Maintain Good Relations Between China And England

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning during a press conference in Beijing, China on Tuesday (14/11/2023). (ANTARA/Desca Lidya Natalia)

JAKARTA - Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning hopes that David Cameron, who has just been appointed British Foreign Minister, can maintain the stability of bilateral relations between the two countries.

"We hope that Britain will work with China for the growth of good and stable bilateral relations. Maintaining and growing stable and mutually beneficial bilateral relations will benefit the interests of China, Britain as well as world peace and development," Mao Ning said when delivering a statement reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, November 14.

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron was appointed British Foreign Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak through a cabinet reshuffle on Monday (13/11).

Cameron, who served as British Prime Minister in the 2010-2016 period, replaced James Cleanly as foreign minister. Cleanly now serves as interior minister replacing Suella Braverman.

"China and Britain are permanent members of the UN Security Council and major economies in the world, growing stable and mutually beneficial bilateral relations are the fundamental interests of the two nations," said Mao Ning.

Both China and Britain, according to Mao Ning, can jointly respond to global challenges and contribute to world peace and development.

"It is important for both countries to work together to grow a healthy and stable bilateral relationship based on the principle of mutual respect and benefit each other," added Mao Ning.

King Charles III has approved David Cameron to become a member of the British upper house of parliament, the House of Lords. This appointment allowed him to fill ministerial positions even though he is currently not a member of parliament.

Cameron said Sunak had asked him to serve as foreign minister and he "happy accepted the offer."

It is known that the dismissal of Suella Braverman came after a controversial statement and her article in the Times newspaper about pro-Palestinian protests received widespread criticism. Previously, she called pro-Palestinian protests in the UK a hatterist."

"I do not believe that this demonstration is just a call for help for Gaza," he said in an article in the Times.

He also criticized the London police's decision not to ban plans for a demonstration on Ceasefire Day. He accused the London police of sided with the protesters.