On April 5, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov upon request. The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East.

Lavrov stated that Russia is highly concerned about the continued escalation of the situation in the Middle East. Regarding the current hostilities and the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia maintains that military actions must cease immediately and that a return to the track of politics and diplomacy is essential to address the root causes of the conflict. The UN Security Council should play a constructive role in this regard. Russia stands ready to maintain close communication and coordination with China and continue to make efforts and speak out for a ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities.

Wang Yi stated that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia should uphold justice on major issues of right and wrong, adopt an objective and balanced approach, and strive for greater understanding and support from the international community. China has always maintained that international and regional hotspot issues should be resolved politically through dialogue and negotiation. Currently, the situation in the Middle East is still deteriorating and hostilities are escalating. The fundamental solution to the issue of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz lies in an immediate ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities. China is ready to continue cooperation with Russia in the UN Security Council, maintain timely communication on major issues, and make efforts to deescalate the situation, safeguard regional peace and stability, and uphold common security for the world.