Russian and UAE foreign ministers call for end to US-Iran tensions in Persian Gulf

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed in a phone call the need to halt mutual attacks between the US and Iran and restart the negotiation process. The two ministers also agreed on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for the global economy.

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Russian and UAE foreign ministers call for end to US-Iran tensions in Persian Gulf

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the call primarily addressed the current situation in the Persian Gulf.

The two ministers assessed the ongoing mutual attacks between the US and Iran as the main source of tension in the region. They underscored the urgency of immediately halting these hostilities and restarting diplomatic negotiations as soon as possible.

The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement said, "Both sides stressed the importance of immediately ending hostilities and restarting the negotiation process as soon as possible. Attention was drawn to the need to maintain stable, unimpeded and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is of key importance for the global economy."

Rusya ve İran Dışişleri Bakanları, Basra Körfezi'ndeki durumu görüştü – Rusya Haberleri

The call also discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and the UAE. In addition to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, issues of increasing ties in education and sports were addressed.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the parties confirmed their mutual desire to maintain close foreign policy coordination both in bilateral relations and in various international platforms such as the United Nations.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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