China: We are ready to work with Russia to reduce escalation in the Middle East
Express Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov about Beijing’s readiness to work with Moscowfor "De-escalation" In the war in Middle East, according to what was reported by official media.
The New China News Agency (Xinhua) reported that Wang informed Lavrov during a phone call made at the latter’s request, that "China and Russia should adhere to fairness on major issues of principle".
He added that "The situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate and the fighting is escalating"Once again, he called on his country to… "Immediate ceasefire" In the war that broke out following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
United Nations Security Council
Wang said, according to Xinhua, that "China is willing to continue cooperation with Russia in the UN Security Council, communicate closely on major issues, and make efforts to de-escalate and maintain regional peace and stability and global security."
Beijing and Moscow have close economic and political relations, which have been further strengthened since the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022.
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