Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
Persian Gulf escalation on the agenda
During his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov addressed the sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf and prospects for resolving the conflict.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Russian side stressed the need to reach sustainable agreements as soon as possible to halt hostilities, in a way that would restore stability, security and freedom of navigation in the region.
The two ministers also discussed current issues on the Russia-Iran bilateral agenda.
Strategic cooperation with Uzbekistan
Lavrov also met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov the same day. The two reviewed current cooperation issues and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
The parties reaffirmed their mutual will to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and allied relations between Russia and Uzbekistan.