During a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Wang said China has consistently advocated the resolution of global and regional hotspot issues through dialogue and negotiation. The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating, hostilities are escalating, and the way to ensure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is to agree to a ceasefire and bring the conflict to an end, he said.
China is ready to continue working with Russia within the framework of the United Nations Security Council, maintain timely communication on major issues, and make a joint effort to help de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, safeguard regional peace and stability, and uphold security for the world, according to Wang.
Minister Lavrov expressed deep concern about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. He said the UN Security Council should play a constructive role and Russia is ready to cooperate closely with China to promote ceasefire efforts.
