On March 26, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov. The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East.

Zhai Jun stated that the current regional situation remains tense, with spillover effects increasingly evident, drawing high attention from the international community. As permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, both China and Russia support a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, as well as the initiation of dialogue and negotiations. The two countries should work together to uphold international fairness and justice and jointly promote the de-escalation of regional tensions.

Igor Morgulov stated that Russia is deeply concerned about the continuous escalation of the regional situation. Russia stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China, make every effort to promote a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and safeguard regional peace and stability.