Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have discussed the escalation of the situation in the Middle East in connection with Israel's military action against Iran, APA reports citing TASS.
They agree that hostilities must be stopped immediately, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry following the ministers' telephone conversation.
"The foreign ministers exchanged views on the unprecedented escalation of the situation in the Middle East in connection with Israel's military action against Iran. At the same time, the ministers agreed that it is necessary to immediately cease hostilities and prevent further escalation of violence with the most serious and unpredictable consequences for the situation in the entire region," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
"The Turkish side expressed high appreciation for Russia's unwavering readiness to undertake mediation efforts in the interests of promoting mutually acceptable solutions to existing contentious issues, including those related to Iran's nuclear program, within the framework of establishing a sustainable negotiation process."
The conversation took place at the initiative of the Turkish side.
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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran and the potential global and regional implications of the escalating tensions, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.
According to Foreign Ministry sources, Fidan spoke by phone with his Russian counterpart, Lavrov, in a diplomatic consultation regarding the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
During the call, both ministers addressed the conflict between Israel and Iran and examined the possible global and regional repercussions of the mounting crisis.
Fidan characterized the developments as concerning and emphasized that diplomacy represents the only viable path to ending the hostilities and resolving disagreements related to Iran's nuclear activities.
