INTERNATIONAL — April 6, 2026
Chinese, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Situation in Phone Call
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the Middle East situation in a phone call on Monday, 16 Hamal. Wang emphasized dialogue and negotiation, while Lavrov called for a return to political and diplomatic paths.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation on Monday, 16 Hamal, focusing on the situation in the Middle East.
Wang Yi stated that Beijing supports the political resolution of international and regional issues through dialogue and negotiation, according to Chinese media reports.
Sergei Lavrov expressed concern about the Middle East situation and indicated that Moscow wants efforts to return to political and diplomatic paths.
The discussion underscores both nations' preference for diplomatic approaches amid ongoing regional tensions, though specific details on outcomes or further actions were not disclosed.
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