06.04.2026 10:21
The foreign ministers of China and Russia called for a ceasefire by discussing the tensions in the Middle East. The meeting emphasized that military operations should be halted immediately. The parties stated that a ceasefire is the fundamental solution for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and it was expressed that both countries should approach the process fairly and balanced.
The foreign ministers of China and Russia held a phone conversation to discuss the recent developments in the Middle East. China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, shared details of the meeting on the social media platform X.
MESSAGE OF “OBJECTIVE AND BALANCED APPROACH”
According to Fu Cong, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized during his conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that the two countries, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, should "exhibit a fair attitude while distinguishing right from wrong" and approach the process objectively and balanced.
EMPHASIS ON CEASEFIRE
During the meeting, the parties agreed that a ceasefire is the "fundamental solution" for reducing tensions in the Middle East. The two ministers stated that stopping the conflicts is critical for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
“OPERATIONS MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP”
It was noted that Wang Yi and Lavrov emphasized that the ongoing military activities in the region must be urgently terminated. The statement included an assessment that the ongoing operations threaten regional stability and could have global repercussions.
US AND ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between Tehran and Washington. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel. In the US-Israel attacks, many high-ranking officials, including the then Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, were killed.