Chinese President Xi Jinping held extensive meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other world leaders, focusing on geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict and its potential global economic consequences.
During his meetings in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for “closer and stronger strategic coordination” between China and Russia, framing their relationship as “precious” amidst a period of global instability and “chaos and turmoil.” The discussions covered a range of critical issues, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East – specifically the US-Israel war on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Xi expressed concern about the potential for the Strait of Hormuz shutdown to trigger a global food crisis due to disrupted fertilizer and fuel exports. The US military has implemented a blockade of Iranian ports in an attempt to pressure Tehran into accepting ceasefire terms. This action is significantly straining global energy supplies, as a substantial portion of the world's oil and gas transit through the waterway. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov indicated that Moscow could potentially compensate China for energy shortages resulting from the shipping blockade. Prior to his meeting with Xi, Lavrov had discussions with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding the Ukraine war and broader geopolitical concerns. Xi's diplomatic engagements extended beyond Russia, including meetings with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vietnamese leader To Lam. In these meetings, Xi repeatedly warned of “chaos and turmoil” and a potential “contest between justice and force,” advocating for closer international cooperation. He also pledged China's role in promoting peace talks in the Middle East and reaffirmed a commitment to strengthening ties with Vietnam, coinciding with To Lam's first international trip since his election as Vietnamese president. DATA: N/A
Sources: Based on reporting from Al Jazeera
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