Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf with the UAE… (мид · оаэ · лавров)
Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf with the UAE Foreign Minister.
Consensus
- A phone call took place on July 18 between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- The main topic of discussion was the situation in the Persian Gulf region.
- Both sides emphasized the need to immediately cease military actions.
- Both sides stressed the importance of resuming negotiations between Iran and the United States.
- There was a shared emphasis on ensuring stable, uninterrupted, and safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as having key significance for global economy.
Points of divergence
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on July 18 that Iran’s navy maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz. — vedomosti
- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law in May ratifying an economic partnership agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE, which includes preferential trade terms for over 85% of product lines. — vedomosti
- Iran stated that it has ceased fulfilling its obligations under a memorandum with the U.S. due to Washington's violations of the agreement’s requirements. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf with the head of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Ведомости
- 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)