Lavrov and Wang Yi coordinate on Middle East and Persian Gulf issues

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•Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi met on April 5, 2026, to discuss regional developments.
•The discussions included the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East.
•Both ministers agreed to maintain ongoing coordination on shared concerns.
•Chinese media reported on the meeting and the topics discussed.
•The meeting took place amid continuing regional tensions in the Middle East.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russia and China increase joint diplomatic efforts in the Middle East then regional conflicts could see more coordinated responses, potentially influencing peace negotiations and power balances affecting countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf states.

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🌍People's Republic of China 🌍Russian Federation

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👤Sergey Lavrov(Russian Foreign Minister)👤Wang Yi(Chinese Foreign Minister)

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RURIA Novosti (RU)Лавров и Ван И продолжат координацию по вопросам взаимного интереса RUInterfax (RU)Лавров и Ван И обсудили происходящее в Персидском заливе RUInterfax (RU)Китайские СМИ сообщили, что Лавров и Ван И обсудили обстановку на Ближнем Востоке

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held discussions on developments in the Persian Gulf and the broader Middle East. They agreed to continue coordination on issues of mutual interest, reflecting ongoing cooperation between Russia and China in regional affairs. This cooperation affects diplomatic and security dynamics in the Middle East, where both countries have strategic interests.