Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized the urgent need for political dialogue to resolve escalating Middle East tensions during a phone conversation on Sunday, April 5. The discussion focused on stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and addressing regional conflicts through United Nations-led diplomacy.
Lavrov stressed that military operations must cease immediately, urging a return to multilateral negotiations. "The UN Security Council should play a constructive role," he stated, reaffirming Russia's commitment to coordinate closely with China to achieve lasting peace.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted both nations' responsibility as permanent Security Council members: "We must uphold justice through balanced approaches and strengthen international consensus for conflict resolution." He reiterated China's consistent position favoring political settlements through dialogue.
The ministers agreed to maintain strategic communication within UN frameworks, aiming to de-escalate hostilities and ensure regional stability. Their joint stance comes as global energy markets remain sensitive to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
