Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments amid the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The ministry said the discussions focused on the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, including deliberations on the issue at the United Nations.
It added that the Russian side emphasised the importance of supporting ongoing negotiation efforts between Iran and the United States.
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Moscow also reaffirmed its position that prospects for stabilisation should not be undermined by a renewed outbreak of hostilities, which could lead to civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran as well as neighbouring countries.
The statement further said both foreign ministers agreed to remain in contact and work towards aligning the approaches of all parties involved in seeking a long-term and sustainable settlement.
Source: Al Jazeera