Russia and China emphasize the need for an immediate cessation of…
Russia and China emphasize the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the United States and Iran and a return to settlement based on the 'Islamabad Memorandum,' according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China called upon Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations as soon as possible.
Consensus
- Russia and China emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
- Both countries called for a return to diplomatic processes based on the 'Islamabad Memorandum'.
- They supported efforts by Pakistani and Arab mediators in resolving Middle East tensions.
- Russia and China stressed that external actors should not exacerbate conflicts but promote peace.
- The two nations expressed shared concern over negative events in the Middle East not overshadowing the priority of resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Both sides affirmed support for a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue based on international law, including an independent, territorially intact, and viable State of Palestine.
- They discussed regional situations in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, and Libya.
- Russia and China exchanged views on cooperation through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum.
- Both countries expressed a joint commitment to supporting Africa's development as an independent and influential global actor.
Points of divergence
- China called on Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations for a comprehensive and long-term peace agreement, with the Chinese representative at the UN stating that China supports contacts with all sides and continues to promote political settlement of the crisis. — vedomosti
- Russia and China discussed updates to Russia's revised Concept on Collective Security in the Persian Gulf region as part of their diplomatic efforts. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia and China call for return to settlement based on 'Islamabad Memorandum' — Интерфакс
- China calls on Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations as soon as possible — Ведомости
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