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Both sides emphasized the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities and a prompt resumption of negotiations. Additionally, Lavrov and the UAE Foreign Minister highlighted the need to ensure stable, unimpeded, and safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Consensus
- A telephone conversation took place on July 18 between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- The situation in the Persian Gulf was discussed, particularly ongoing clashes between the U.S. and Iran.
- Both sides emphasized the importance of immediately halting hostilities and resuming negotiations.
- There was a mutual emphasis on ensuring stable, unimpeded, and safe maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as having key significance for the global economy.
Points of divergence
- Iran announced it had ceased fulfilling its obligations under the memorandum with the U.S. due to ongoing escalation and stated it would not return to negotiations until Washington stops violating the document's requirements. — vesti
- The discussion included further strengthening of Russian-UAE strategic partnership, including expanding trade-economic, educational, and sports ties, as well as continued close foreign policy coordination bilaterally and on international platforms. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian and UAE Foreign Ministers Discussed the Situation in the Persian Gulf — Вести
- Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Emphasize the Importance of Unimpeded Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Lavrov Conducted a Phone Call with the Head of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — РИА Новости (Telegram)